ZINC PYRITHIONE

BannedCAS 13463-41-725 regulations across 17 markets

ZINC PYRITHIONE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Anti-Seborrheic. Also known as CAS 13463-41-7. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
13463-41-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan2
Taiwan2
Australia
Singapore2
Malaysia2
Thailand2
Indonesia2
Vietnam2
Philippines2
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe1 regulation
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #105
Chemical name
Piritionato de Zinco (ZINC PYRITHIONE) (CAS 13463-41-7)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
1%
Product type
Agente anticaspa em produtos para o cabelo que se enxáguem.
Conditions of use
Application: Agente anticaspa em produtos para o cabelo que se enxáguem.

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania5 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1220
Chemical name
Zinc Pyrithione
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 0.5% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지 <기타 성분> ∙ 비듬 및 가려움을 덜어주고 씻어내는 제품(샴푸, 린스)에 총∙ 징크피리치온으로서 1.0% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-2
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione
Max concentration
0.010%
Product type
Leave-on (cosmetics not washed away)

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

JapanRestrictedAnnex Appendix 3 (Preservatives) #3-2
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione
Max concentration
0.10%
Product type
Rinse-off (cosmetics washed away after use)

Source: MHLW Standards for Cosmetics (Notification No.331 of 2000)

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Preservatives List #48
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc(1)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
(a) 1 % (b) 0.5 %
Product type
(a)Hair products (b)Other products
Conditions of use
Only rinse-off products; Not to be used in oral products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #29
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc 註
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1%
Product type
Leave-on hair products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #101
Chemical name
Pyrithione Zinc / Zinc pyrithione
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1% 1.0%
Product type
Leave-on hair products Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
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 8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #8
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione (3)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
Hair products; 1.0% Other products; 0.5%
Conditions of use
Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #101
Chemical name
Pyrithione Zinc / Zinc pyrithione
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1% 1.0%
Product type
Leave-on hair products Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
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 8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #8
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione (3)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
Hair products; 1.0% Other products; 0.5%
Conditions of use
Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #101
Chemical name
Pyrithione Zinc / Zinc pyrithione
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1% 1.0%
Product type
Leave-on hair products Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
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 8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #8
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione (3)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
Hair products; 1.0% Other products; 0.5%
Conditions of use
Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #101
Chemical name
Pyrithione Zinc / Zinc pyrithione
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1% 1.0%
Product type
Leave-on hair products Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
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 8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #8
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione (3)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
Hair products; 1.0% Other products; 0.5%
Conditions of use
Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #101
Chemical name
Pyrithione Zinc / Zinc pyrithione
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1% 1.0%
Product type
Leave-on hair products Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
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 8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #8
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione (3)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
Hair products; 1.0% Other products; 0.5%
Conditions of use
Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #101
Chemical name
Pyrithione Zinc / Zinc pyrithione
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
0.1% 1.0%
Product type
Leave-on hair products Rinse-off hair products
Conditions of use
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 8

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex VI (Preservatives) #8
Chemical name
Zinc pyrithione (3)
CAS
13463-41-7
Max concentration
Hair products; 1.0% Other products; 0.5%
Conditions of use
Rinse off products only. Not for use in products for oral hygiene

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1670
Chemical name
Pyrithione zinc; (T-4)- bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)pyridine-2(1H)- thionato-.kappa.S]zinc
CAS
13463-41-7

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZINC PYRITHIONE banned in any country?

Yes, ZINC PYRITHIONE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on ZINC PYRITHIONE in cosmetics?

ZINC PYRITHIONE is restricted or has conditions of use in Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use ZINC PYRITHIONE in cosmetics?

ZINC PYRITHIONE is regulated in 17 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. It has restrictions in Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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.