ASEAN cosmetic ingredient regulations
Regional annexes require member-state effective-date and deviation checks.
- Regulator
- ASEAN Cosmetic Committee / national regulators
- Source language
- English and national languages
- Coverage version
- ASEAN Cosmetic Directive annexes 2026-1, 22 June 2026
What this list is
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive is not law anywhere by itself. Each member state enacts it separately, on its own date, sometimes with its own changes — so a regional answer is a starting point, not a compliance answer.
- 2,224 regional records: 1,728 prohibited, 249 restricted, 247 on a positive list.
- The directive is agreed regionally and given force by each member state's own instrument.
- Effective dates differ between member states, so the same annex can be in force in one and not another.
- Member states may add national requirements the regional annexes do not contain.
The ASEAN Cosmetic Directive harmonises the annexes across ten member states, and it is genuinely useful for that: one set of prohibited, restricted and positive lists covering a region that would otherwise need ten separate checks. What it is not is directly binding. The directive takes effect in a member state when that state gives it effect in national law, and those instruments are made at different times.
Two consequences follow, and both bite in practice. An annex amendment agreed regionally may be in force in Singapore and not yet in Indonesia, so the same substance can have two different answers on the same day. And a member state may impose requirements of its own — notification procedures, labelling in a national language, additional restrictions — that the regional annexes say nothing about.
Treat what follows as the regional baseline. For a product going to a specific market, the national instrument and its current effective date are the answer, and this list is where to start rather than where to stop.
Checked against
Official ingredient records
247 matching records(1,3,5)-Triazine-2,4-bis-{[4-(2-ethyl-hexyloxy)-2- hydroxy]-phenyl}-6-(4-methoxyphenyl) CAS No.187393-00-6
CAS 187393-00-6
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10%
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 25 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10% (7) hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine Cas No. 919803-06-8
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 32 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine (nano) Cas No. 919803-06-8
CAS 919803-06-8
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 1,1'-(1,4-piperazinediyl)bis[1-[2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- · 10% (7) · Only nanomaterials having the hydroxybenzoyl]phenyl]-methanone · following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 97 % Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) - Median particle size D50 Piperazine (nano) (50 % of the number below Cas No. 919803-06-8 this diameter): ≥ 50 nm of number size distribution. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation.
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 33 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-,silver(1+) salt, monohydrate (INCI) Citric acid (and) Silver citrate
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.2 %, corresponding to 0.0024 % of silver · Not to be used in oral products and eye products
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 59 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris [1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl-, including as nanomaterial. INCI Name : Tris-biphenyl triazine Tris-biphenyl triazine (nano) CAS No. 31274-51-8
CAS 31274-51-8
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10% · Not to be used in sprays. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: — median primary particle size > 80 nm; — Purity ≥ 98 %; — Uncoated
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 29 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5- dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione) CAS No. 6440-58-0
CAS 6440-58-0 · EC 229-222-8
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.6%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 33 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1,6-Di(4-amidinophenoxy)-n-hexane (Hexamidine) and its salts (including isethionate and p-hydroxybenzoate (+) Hexamidine (CAS No. 3811-75-4), Hexamidine diisethionate (CAS No. 659-40-5), Hexamidine paraben(CAS No. 93841-83-9),
CAS 3811-75-4; 659-40-5; 93841-83-9
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 47 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3- dimethylbutan-2-one)15 Climbazole CAS No. 38083-17-9
CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: Hair lotions; 0.2% Face creams; 0.2% Rinse-off shampoo; 0.5% Rinse-off hair conditioner : 0.5%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 32 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-(4-Tert-Butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane- 1,3-dione/Avobenzone CAS No. 70356-09-1
CAS 70356-09-1 · EC 274-581-6
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 5%
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 8 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2 pyridon and its monoethanolamine salt (+) 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2 pyridon (CAS No. 50650-76-5), piroctone Olamine (CAS No. 68890-66-4)
CAS 50650-76-5; 68890-66-4 · EC 272-574-2
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 1% 0.5% · Rinse-off products For other products
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 35 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
1-Phenoxypropan-2-ol (10) CAS No. 770-35-4
CAS 770-35-4 · EC 212-222-7
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 1.0% · Only for rinse-off products
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 43 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2’-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4- (tetramethyl-butyl)-1,1,3,3-phenol);2,2’- Methylenebis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3- tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (Methylene Bis- Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)/MBBT (nano)) CAS No. 103597-45-1
2,2’-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4- (tetramethyl-butyl)-1,1,3,3-phenol);2,2’- Methylenebis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3- tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (Methylene Bis- Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano)/MBBT (nano)) CAS No. 103597-45
CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10%(5) · Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation. Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 98.5 %, with 2,2′- methylene-bis-(6(2H- benzotriazol-2-yl)-4- (isooctyl)phenol) isomer fraction not exceeding 1.5 %; - Solubility < 5 ng/L in water at 25 °C; - Partition coefficient (Log Pow): 12.7 at 25 °C; - Uncoated; - Median particle size D50 (50% of number below this diameter): ≥ 120 nm of mass distribution and/or ≥ 60 nm of number size distribution.
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 23a · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,2’-Methylene-bis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4- (tetramethyl-butyl)-1,1,3,3-phenol);2,2’- Methylenebis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3- tetramethylbutyl)phenol) (Methylene Bis- Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol/MBBT) CAS No. 103597-45-1
CAS 103597-45-1 · EC 403-800-1
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10%(5)
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 23 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4,6-Trianilino-(p-carbo-2’-ethylhexyl-1’-oxy)-1,3,5- triazine (Octyl triazone) CAS No. 88122-99-0
CAS 88122-99-0 · EC 402-070-1
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 5%
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 15 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2,4-Dichlorobenzyl alcohol CAS No. 1777-82-8
CAS 1777-82-8 · EC 217-210-5
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.15%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 22 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (Octocrylene)(6) CAS No. 6197-30-4
CAS 6197-30-4 · EC 228-250-8
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: a) 9 % b) 10 % · a) Propellant spray products b) Other products
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 10 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate (Octyl Salicylate) CAS No. 118-60-5
CAS 118-60-5 · EC 204-263-4
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 5%
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 20 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzophenone/Oxybenzone Benzophenone-3 CAS No. 131-57-7
CAS 131-57-7 · EC 205-031-5
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: a) 6% b) 2.2% c) 0.5% · For a) and b) Not more than 0.5 % to protect product formulation a) Face products, hand products, and lip products, excluding propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 5.5 %. b) Body products, including propellant and pump spray products If used at 0.5 % to protect product formulation, the levels used as UV filter must not exceed 1.7 %. Other products · For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3(1)
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 4 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (Benzophenone-4) and its sodium salt (Benzophenone-5) Benzophenone-4 CAS No. 4065-45-6 Benzophenone-5 CAS No. 6628-37-1
CAS 4065-45-6; 6628-37-1 · EC 223-772-2
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 5% (as acid)
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 22 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol- 3-one (INCI) Methylisothiazolinone(14) CAS No.2682-20-4
CAS 2682-20-4 · EC 220-239-6
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.0015% · Rinse-off products only
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 57 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Phenoxyethanol CAS No. 122-99-6
CAS 122-99-6 · EC 204-589-7
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 1.0%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 29 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-Phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts CAS No.27503-81-7
CAS 27503-81-7 · EC 248-502-0
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 8% expressed as acid
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 6 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
2-ethoxyethyl (2Z)-2-cyano- 2-[3-(3- methoxypropylamino) cyclohex-2-en-1- ylidene]acetate Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate CAS No. 1419401-88-9
CAS 1419401-88-9
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 3 % · -- Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation — Do not use with nitrosating agents – Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers’
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 31 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3'-Dibromo-4,4'-hexamethylenedioxydi- benzamidine (Dibromohexamidine) and its salts ( including isethionate) (CAS No. 93856-83-8)
CAS 93856-83-8 · EC 299-116-4
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 15 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3-(1,4-Phenylene) bis (5,6-diphenyl- 1,2,4-triazine) CAS No. 55514-22-2
CAS 55514-22-2 · EC 700-823-1 (L)
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 5% · Not to be used in application that may lead to exposure of the end user's lungs by inhalation.’
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 30 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3’-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2- oxo-bicyclo-[2,2,1]hept-1-yl methanesulfonic acid) and its salts Terephthalylidene CAS No. 92761-26-7 Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid CAS No. 90457-82-2
CAS 92761-26-7; 90457-82-2
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10% (expressed as acid)
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 7 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
3,3’-Bis(1-hydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin- 4-yl)-1,1’-methylenediurea (“Imidazolidinyl urea”) CAS No. 39236-46-9
CAS 39236-46-9 · EC 254-372-6
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.6%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 27 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-propane-1,2-diol (chlorphenesin) CAS No. 104-29-0
CAS 104-29-0 · EC 203-192-6
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.3%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 50 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
3-Acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4 (3H)-dione (Dehydroacetic acid) and its salts Dehydroacetic acid (CAS No. 520-45-6, 16807- 48-0), Sodium dehydroacetate (CAS No. 4418-26-2)
CAS 520-45-6; 16807-48-0; 4418-26-2 · EC 224-580-1
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.6% (acid) · Prohibited in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 13 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidine CAS No. 51200-87-4
CAS 51200-87-4 · EC 257-048-2
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1% · The pH of the finished product must not be lower than 6
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 45 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one Hydroxyethoxyphenyl Butanone CAS No. 569646-79-3
CAS 569646-79-3 · EC 933-435-8
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.7 %
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 60 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-Chloro-3,5-xylenol CAS No. 88-04-0
CAS 88-04-0
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.5%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 26 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-Chloro-m-cresol CAS No. 59-50-7
CAS 59-50-7 · EC 200-431-6
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.2% · Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 24 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-Dimethylaminobenzoate of ethyl-2-hexyl (octyl dimethyl PABA) CAS No. 21245-02-3
CAS 21245-02-3 · EC 244-289-3
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 8%
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 21 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid; CAS No. 99-96-7; Methylparaben; CAS No. 99-76-3; potassium ethylparaben; CAS No. 36457-19-9; potassium paraben; CAS No. 16782-08-4 sodium methylparaben; CAS No. 5026-62-0; sodium ethylparaben; CAS No. 35285-68-8; ethylparaben; CAS No. 120-47-8; sodium paraben; CAS No. 114-63-6; potassium methylparaben; CAS No. 26112-07- 2; calcium paraben; CAS No. 69959-44-0;
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts (INCI) 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid; CAS No. 99-96-7; Methylparaben; CAS No. 99-76-3; potassium ethylparaben; CAS No. 36457-19-9; potassium paraben; CAS No. 16782-08-4 sodium methylparaben;
CAS 99-96-7; 99-76-3; 36457-19-9; 16782-08-4; 5026-62-0; 35285-68-8; 120-47-8; 114-63-6; 26112-07-2; 69959-44-0 · EC 202-804-9
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.4% (as acid) for single ester 0.8% (as acid) for mixtures of esters
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 12 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol CAS No. 3228-02-2
CAS 3228-02-2 · EC 221-761-2
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 38 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3 dioxane CAS No. 30007-47-7
CAS 30007-47-7 · EC 250-001-7
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1% · Rinse-off products only Avoid formation of nitrosamines
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 20 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
5-Chloro-2- (2,4- dichlorophenoxy) phenol (INCI) Triclosan (INN) CAS No. 3380-34-5
CAS 3380-34-5 · EC 222-182-2
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: (a) 0.3% (b) 0.2% · (a) Toothpastes Hand soaps Body soaps/Shower gels Deodorants (non- spray) Face powders and blemish concealers Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems Shampoo Hair conditioner Facial cleanser (b) Mouthwashes
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 25 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
5-Ethyl-3,7-dioxa-1-azabicyclo [3.3.0] octane CAS No. 7747-35-5
CAS 7747-35-5 · EC 231-810-4
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.3% · Prohibited in oral hygiene products and in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 49 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
6,6-Dibromo-4,4-dichloro-2,2’-methylene- diphenol (Bromochlorophen) CAS No. 15435-29-7
CAS 15435-29-7 · EC 239-446-8
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 37 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Alkyl (C ) trimethyl ammonium bromide and 12-22 chloride) (+) Behentrimonium chloride (11) (CAS No. 17301- 53-0), cetrimonium bromide (CAS No. 57-09-0), cetrimonium chloride (12) (CAS No. 112-02- 7), laurtrimonium bromide, (CAS No. 1119- 94-4), laurtrimonium chloride (CAS No. 112- 00-5), steartrimonium bromide (CAS No. 1120-02-1), steartrimonium chloride (12) (CAS No. 112-03-8)
Alkyl (C ) trimethyl ammonium bromide and 12-22 chloride) (+) Behentrimonium chloride (11) (CAS No. 17301- 53-0), cetrimonium bromide (CAS No. 57-09-0), cetrimonium chloride (12) (CAS No. 112-02- 7), laurtrimonium bromide, (CAS No. 1119- 94-4), laurtrimon
CAS 17301-53-0; 57-09-0; 112-02-7; 1119-94-4; 112-00-5; 1120-02-1; 112-03-8 · EC 241-327-0
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 44 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzethonium Chloride (INCI)
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1% · age, in oral hygiene p(aro) dRuicntsse a-nodff pinr opdroudctusc ts i(nbt)e nLdeeadv efo or na ppprolidcuactitosn o ther
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 53 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid (CAS No. 65-85-0), and its sodium salt (CAS No. 532-32-1)
CAS 65-85-0; 532-32-1 · EC 200-618-2
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: Rinse off products, except oral care products; 2.5 % (acid) Oral care products; 1.7 % (acid) Leave-on products; 0.5 % (acid)
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 1 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid, 2-[-4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexylester. INCI Name: Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl Benzoate CAS No. 302776-68-7
CAS 302776-68-7 · EC 443-860-6
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10 %
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 28 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzoic acid, 4,4-((6-(((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino) carbonyl)phenyl)amino)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4- diyl)diimino)bis-,bis-(2-ethylhexyl)ester) CAS No. 154702-15-5
CAS 154702-15-5
ASEAN Annex VII lists this record among UV filters allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 10%
Source:ASEAN Annex VII, reference 17 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzyl alcohol (8) CAS No. 100-51-6
CAS 100-51-6 · EC 202-859-9
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 1%
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 34 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Benzylhemiformal CAS No. 14548-60-8
CAS 14548-60-8 · EC 238-588-8
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.15% · Only for products to be removed by rinsing
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 55 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Biphenyl-2-ol CAS No. 90-43-7
CAS 90-43-7 · EC 201-993-5
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: Rinse-off products; 0.2% (as phenol) Leave-on products; 0.15% (as phenol) · Avoid contact with eyes.
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 7 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Bronopol (INN) CAS No. 52-51-7
CAS 52-51-7 · EC 200-143-0
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.1% · Avoid formation of nitrosamines
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 21 · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben; CAS No. 94-26-8; Propylparaben; CAS No. 94-13-3 sodium propylparaben; CAS No. 35285-69-9 sodium butylparaben; CAS No. 36457-20-2 ; potassium butylparaben; CAS No. 38566-94-8; potassium propylparaben; CAS No. 84930-16- 5;
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts Propyl 4- hydroxybenzoate and its salts Butylparaben; CAS No. 94-26-8; Propylparaben; CAS No. 94-13-3 sodium propylparaben; CAS No. 35285-69-9 sodium butylparaben; CAS No. 36457-20-2 ; potassium butylparaben; CAS No.
CAS 94-26-8; 94-13-3; 35285-69-9; 36457-20-2; 38566-94-8; 84930-16-5 · EC 202-318-7
ASEAN Annex VI lists this record among preservatives allowed for cosmetic use. Member-state transition rules and deviations still require local verification.
Conditions: 0.14 % (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations 0.8 % (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0.14 % · Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. · For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age: “Do not use on the nappy area”’
Source:ASEAN Annex VI, reference 12a · version 2026-1 · source checked 2026-08-30
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