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The restriction field for TETRAMETHRIN reads: II/1618. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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InventoryRef 6024331/07/2020

TETRAMETHRIN

Cyclopropane carboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-, (1,2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)- methyl ester

TETRAMETHRIN is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1618.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Prohibited entry found Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English
Canada	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and French
New Zealand	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English
ASEAN	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Evidence linked Prohibited Open this evidence	1	Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 7696-12-0

CAS 7696-12-0PubChem CID 83975

Tetramethrin

Tetramethrin is a phthalimide insecticide, a cyclopropanecarboxylate ester and a member of maleimides. It has a role as a pyrethroid ester insecticide. It is functionally related to a chrysanthemic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (1,3-dioxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate

Molecular formula: C19H25NO4
Molecular weight: 331.4 g/mol
Exact mass: 331.17835828 Da
XLogP3: 4.7
Topological polar surface area: 63.7 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

PhthalthrinNeo-pynaminBioneopynaminTetramethrineTetrametrinaInsectolNeopinaminNeopynamin forte

16 more reported names

Py-KillTetramethrinumMulticideTetralateTetramethrin,racemicSP 1103 forteFMC-9260Cyclohexene-1-dicarboximidomethylchrysanthemateN-(Chrysanthemoxymethyl)-1-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximideCHEBI:393972,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl esterNeopynaminRefChem:188757P03BA04(1,3-dioxo-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-en-1-yl)cyclopropane-1-carboxylate2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylpropenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, ester with N-(hydroxymethyl)-1-cyclo hexene 1,2-dicarboximide

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:39397
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1788386
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID6032649
PubMed:32278787
PubMed:28551711
PubMed:25448277
PubMed:24518828
PubMed:22538777
PubMed:22472325
PubMed:22457653
PubMed:22363736
PubMed:22265489
PubMed:22177233
PubMed:22039559
PubMed:22028941

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TETRAMETHRIN

INCI name

TETRAMETHRIN

Description

Cyclopropane carboxylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-, (1,2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)- methyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 60243
Imported identity: TETRAMETHRIN
Source update: 31/07/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for TETRAMETHRIN

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 1618

Tetramethrin; (1-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboximido)Methyl Chrysanthemate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(2-Methyl-1-P…

CAS: 7696-12-0

EC: 231-711-6

Key data

CAS

7696-12-0

231-711-6

Restriction

II/1618

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#28583 · TETRAMETHRIN

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

TEA-SORBATEANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE

TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT EXTRACTANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

TETRABUTYL AMMONIUM BROMIDEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC

TETRAGONIA TETRAGONOIDES EXTRACTANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING

TETRAMETHYLOLGLYCOLURILANTIMICROBIAL

THIABENDAZOLEANTIMICROBIAL

THIANTHOLANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING

THIOCTAMIDOETHYL DIMETHYLAMINE MALEATEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How TETRAMETHRIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TETRAMETHRIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TETRAMETHRIN is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TETRAMETHRIN appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for TETRAMETHRIN reads: "II/1618". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TETRAMETHRIN carries the following function designation(s):

ANTIMICROBIAL

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Source note for TETRAMETHRIN

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for TETRAMETHRIN with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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