TRICLOCARBAN
RestrictedCAS 101-20-238 regulations across 22 markets
TRICLOCARBAN is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Antimicrobial. Also known as CAS 101-20-2. It is regulated in 22 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 101-20-2
Market Overview — 29 Markets
European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil2
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan2
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1
Detailed Regulations
Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
European UnionRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1,5 %
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Max: 1,5 %
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria:3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppmFor purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
United KingdomRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl) urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,2 %
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria:3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene <1 ppm3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene <1 ppm
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
Americas2 regulations
BrazilRestricted
- Chemical name
- 3,4,4’-triclorocarba nilida (*)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2%
- Conditions of use
- Limitations: -Critério de pureza: 3,3’,4,4’-Tet racloro-azo benzeno menor que 1 ppm e 3,3’,4,4’-Tet racloro-azox ibenzeno menor que 1 ppm.
Source: ANVISA RDC 528
BrazilRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (CAS 101-20-2 )
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1,5%
- Product type
- Produtos destinados a serem enxaguados
- Conditions of use
- Application: Produtos destinados a serem enxaguados | Limitations: Critérios de pureza: 3,3’,4,4’-Tetraclor oazobenzeno menor ou igual a 1ppm 3,3’,4,4’-Tetraclor oazoxibenzeno menor ou igual a 1ppm
Source: ANVISA RDC 530
East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 0.2% (다만, 원료 중 3,3',4,4'-테트라클로로아조벤젠 1ppm 미만, 3,3',4,4'-테트라클로로아족시벤젠 1ppm 미만 함유하여야 함) <기타배합한도> ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품류에 1.5% ∙ 기능성화장품의 유효성분으로 사용하는 경우에 한하며 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
TaiwanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-di-chlorophenyl) urea(3)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2 %
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoben zene <1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxyb enzene <1 ppm
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
TaiwanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea 註
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria ： 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro azobenzene<1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloro azoxybenzene <1 ppm。
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea / Triclocarban
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤1 ppm 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 23
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
SingaporeRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (INN) (5)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene< 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene< 1 ppm
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
MalaysiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea / Triclocarban
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤1 ppm 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 23
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
MalaysiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (INN) (5)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene< 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene< 1 ppm
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
ThailandRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea / Triclocarban
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤1 ppm 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 23
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
ThailandRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (INN) (5)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene< 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene< 1 ppm
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
IndonesiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea / Triclocarban
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤1 ppm 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 23
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
IndonesiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (INN) (5)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene< 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene< 1 ppm
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
VietnamRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea / Triclocarban
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤1 ppm 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 23
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
VietnamRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (INN) (5)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene< 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene< 1 ppm
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
PhilippinesRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea / Triclocarban
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤1 ppm 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part 1, No 23
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
PhilippinesRestricted
- Chemical name
- Triclocarban (INN) (5)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0.2%
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'- Tetrachloroazobenzene< 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-Tetra- chloroazoxybenzene< 1 ppm
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC12 regulations
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
UAERestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
Saudi ArabiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
QatarRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
OmanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
KuwaitRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13)
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 1.5%
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
BahrainRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 %
- Product type
- All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash.
- Conditions of use
- For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025.
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-хлорфенил)-3-(3,4-дихлорфенил) мочевина (1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea<6>
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Other conditions
- критерий чистоты: 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразобензол менее 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразооксибензол менее 1 ppm
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 23)
BelarusRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-хлорфенил)-3-(3,4-дихлорфенил) мочевина (1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea<6>
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Other conditions
- критерий чистоты: 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразобензол менее 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразооксибензол менее 1 ppm
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 23)
KazakhstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-хлорфенил)-3-(3,4-дихлорфенил) мочевина (1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea<6>
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Other conditions
- критерий чистоты: 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразобензол менее 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразооксибензол менее 1 ppm
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 23)
ArmeniaRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-хлорфенил)-3-(3,4-дихлорфенил) мочевина (1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea<6>
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Other conditions
- критерий чистоты: 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразобензол менее 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразооксибензол менее 1 ppm
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 23)
KyrgyzstanRestricted
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-хлорфенил)-3-(3,4-дихлорфенил) мочевина (1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea<6>
- CAS
- 101-20-2
- Max concentration
- 0,2 процента
- Other conditions
- критерий чистоты: 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразобензол менее 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-тетрахлоразооксибензол менее 1 ppm
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 4 (Preservatives) (Ref 23)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRICLOCARBAN banned in any country?
TRICLOCARBAN is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.
What are the restrictions on TRICLOCARBAN in cosmetics?
TRICLOCARBAN is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use TRICLOCARBAN in cosmetics?
TRICLOCARBAN is regulated in 22 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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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