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Ingredients/2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol
2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanolCAS 5406-86-0
EU CosIng II — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol restricted in cosmetics?
2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is prohibited in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, UK OPSS and Brazil ANVISA. Markets not named here hold no entry for it, which is not a clearance.
- CAS
- 5406-86-0
- INCI
- 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol
- Data refreshed
- 2026-10-14
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| ASEAN | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| China NMPA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
| UK OPSS | prohibited | — | Source: legislation.gov.uk retained EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex Ii | 10/5/2026 |
| Brazil ANVISA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
What this means
2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, UK OPSS, Brazil ANVISA. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.
Recent regulatory changes
No recorded regulatory changes for 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol yet.
Common questions
- Is 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol restricted in EU cosmetics?
- 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol restricted in China NMPA?
- 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol restricted in UK OPSS?
- 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol?
- The CAS number for 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethanol is 5406-86-0.
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