VINYL ACETATE

BannedCAS 108-05-417 regulations across 16 markets

VINYL ACETATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Cleansing. Also known as CAS 108-05-4. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
108-05-4

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California2
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia1
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 #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB496
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4
Conditions of use
Banned effective 2027-01-01 (AB 496 Phase 2)

Source: CA AB 496 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Phase 2)

CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4
Conditions of use
Prop 65 Warning Required: cancer

Source: California Prop 65

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
AustraliaRestrictedAnnex Schedule 6 (Poison) #SUSMP Schedule 6
Chemical name
VINYL ACETATE MONOMER (excluding its derivatives) except
Conditions of use
(a) in preparations for therapeutic use; or (b) in cosmetic preparations containing 0.01% or less of vinyl acetate as residual monomer in a polymer; or (c) in other preparations containing 1% or less of vinyl acetate.

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1565
Chemical name
Vinyl acetate
CAS
108-05-4

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VINYL ACETATE banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on VINYL ACETATE in cosmetics?

VINYL ACETATE is restricted or has conditions of use in Australia. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use VINYL ACETATE in cosmetics?

VINYL ACETATE is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Australia. 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.