HYDROXYCETYL HYDROXYETHYLSTEARAMIDE

Restricted or banned

China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5%
• Other limitations and requirements : No use with nitrosating systems. Maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials: 5%. Maximum nitrosamine -Tenor: 50 ug / kg. -Envasar / Nitrite - free store in containers.

ASEAN

• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
• Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Maximum secondary amine content : 5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content : 50 μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers

European Union

• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
• Other : - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum secondary amine content: 5.0% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Restriction III/60 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list