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CAS 81-15-2, EC 201-329-4

Is 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene banned where you sell?

Also listed as Musk xylene, 머스크자일렌향료원액을. 4 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.

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Requirement, dates and source
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not in force

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. Takes effect 1 Jan 2027.

“commencing January 1, 2027, no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
HSC 108980(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Cal. Health & Safety Code 108980-108985.7(opens in a new tab)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Limited

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 1 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 1 % for (a). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

“(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
Annex III entry 96 (v1a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.4 % for (b). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

“(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
Annex III entry 96 (v2b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.03 % for (c). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

“(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
Annex III entry 96 (v3c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Limited

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 1 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 1 % for (a). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

“(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
Annex III entry 96 (v1a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.4 % for (b). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

“(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
Annex III entry 96 (v2b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.03 % for (c). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

“(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
Annex III entry 96 (v3c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Limited

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 8 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 8%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 1 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 1%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 0.4%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 0.03%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Not in force
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. Takes effect 1 Jan 2027.

    “commencing January 1, 2027, no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
    HSC 108980(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Cal. Health & Safety Code 108980-108985.7(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    Not covered
    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 1 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 1 % for (a). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

    “(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
    Annex III entry 96 (v1a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.4 % for (b). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

    “(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
    Annex III entry 96 (v2b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.03 % for (c). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

    “(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
    Annex III entry 96 (v3c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 1 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 1 % for (a). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

    “(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
    Annex III entry 96 (v1a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.4 % for (b). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

    “(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
    Annex III entry 96 (v2b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    The concentration cell lists several limits ((a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products); this rule carries 0.03 % for (c). Which applies depends on the alternative in the cell.

    “(a) 1,0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0,4 % in eau de toilette (c) 0,03 % in other products”
    Annex III entry 96 (v3c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 12 Jul 2024, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 8 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 8%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

    From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 1 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 1%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

    From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.4 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 0.4%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

    From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 0.03 % (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    The limit cell lists several limits for different products (머스크자일렌 ?향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%, 향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4% ?기타 제품에 0.03%); this rule carries 0.03%, the product type it applies to is stated in the table text.

    From the official list: 머스크자일렌 · ?향수류 · 81-15-2

California

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Not on the Prop 65 list in our data

Not on California's list when we last checked it.

Groups

Group memberships

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  • Banned cosmetic ingredients from 2027 in California (US state): The ingredients of Health and Safety Code 108980(b) (30 numbered entries incl. lily aldehyde, acetaldehyde, cyclohexylamine, cyclotetrasiloxane, phytonadione, sodium perborate, styrene, trichloroacetic acid, tricresyl phosphate, vinyl acetate, boron substances, listed dyes and nitro musks) when intentionally added to a cosmetic product, from 2027-01-01.

    “no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
    HSC 108980(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: HSC 108980(b)(opens in a new tab)

Records

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Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

No records in our feeds

No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named 5-tert-Butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.

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