TETRAMETHRIN

BannedCAS 7696-12-014 regulations across 14 markets

TETRAMETHRIN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 7696-12-0. It is regulated in 14 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
7696-12-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin (ISO); (1,3-dioxo-1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2 H -isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylate
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TETRAMETHRIN in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TETRAMETHRIN in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1- Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro- 1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1- Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro- 1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1- Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro- 1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1- Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro- 1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1- Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro- 1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1- Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro- 1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1618
Chemical name
Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-Propenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,3-Dioxo-2H-Isoindol-2-yl)Methyl Ester
CAS
7696-12-0

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TETRAMETHRIN in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TETRAMETHRIN banned in any country?

Yes, TETRAMETHRIN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on TETRAMETHRIN in cosmetics?

TETRAMETHRIN is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use TETRAMETHRIN in cosmetics?

TETRAMETHRIN is regulated in 14 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.