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Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester

Korean: 벤조익애씨드, 그 염류 및 에스텔류 · CAS 1863-63-4 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 산으로서 0.5% (다만, 벤조익애씨드 및 그 소듐염은 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에는 산으로서 2.5%)

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分,倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者,我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時,則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 * 단서조항 : ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分,倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者,我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時,則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 본 표에 열거되지 않은 방부제 성분은 유럽, 미국,...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester 벤조익애씨드, 그 염류 및 에스텔류

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤조익애씨드, 그 염류 및 에스텔류.

What is the CAS number of Benzoic Acid and its salts and ester?

CAS 1863-63-4 (from official records).

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