4-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene (Musk Ambrette)

Regions

MarketStatusLimitRuleSource
European UnionNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with European Commission — Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annexes II/III/V.
United StatesNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with FDA — FD&C Act + MoCRA.
South KoreaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MFDS — Cosmetics Act ingredient standards.
JapanNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MHLW — Standards for Cosmetics.
ChinaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with NMPA — Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics.
United KingdomNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OPSS — UK Cosmetics Regulation.
CanadaBannedHotlist Part I (Prohibited) entry, CAS 83-66-9 (4-tert-butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene).Source
AustraliaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with AICIS / TGA.
IndiaBannedIS 4707 (Part 2) Annex A entry 414Source
BrazilNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ANVISA — RDC resolutions.
MexicoNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with COFEPRIS.
ASEANNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive — Annexes.
California (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OEHHA Prop 65 · AB-2771 (PFAS).
Washington State (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047).

Retailer standards

RetailerStatusNoteSource
Clean at SephoraBannedProhibited under Sephora CleanSource
Conscious Beauty at UltaBannedProhibited under Ulta Conscious BeautySource
Target CleanBannedProhibited under Target CleanSource
Amazon listing complianceBannedProhibited under Amazon AwareSource
Credo Clean StandardBannedDirty List — Toxic to Human Body category; toxic to immune system, possible birth-defect risk, common in nail polishSource
Whole Foods Body CareNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market body-care quality standards.
Whole Foods Premium Body CareNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Whole Foods Market premium body-care standards.
Walmart Sustainable ChemistryFlaggedWalmart High Priority Chemical (HPC), disclosed 2016-07-20 — solvent found in nail/cosmetic products, part of the 8-chemical HPC list targeted for reduce/restrict/eliminate via informed substitution.Source
Walmart Made Without ListNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Walmart made-without-list substances.
CVS store-brand chemicals policyNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CVS Health chemicals of concern policy.
Costco vendor complianceNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Costco wholesale vendor requirements.
Douglas clean criteriaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Douglas (EU) clean beauty criteria.
The Detox Market banned listNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with The Detox Market banned-ingredient list.

2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.

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