Korean: 클림바졸 · CAS 38083-17-9; · Functions: anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, preservative
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 두발용 제품에 0.5%
∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/310
Maximum: 2,0 %
Conditions: Product type: Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
Approved preservative Annex V/32
Maximum: (a) 0,2 % (b) 0,2 % (c) 0,2 % (d) 0,5 %
Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair lotions (b) Face creams (c) Foot care products (d) Rinse-off shampoo
Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Climbazole is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 0.5% |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도> * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Rinse-off Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (b) Rinse-off Anti-Dandruff Conditioners * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a)씻어내는 비듬방지용 샴푸 (b)씻어내는 비듬방지용 컨디셔너 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2.0% (b) 0.5% *... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※ 染髮產品之限量標準：係指該成分依產品使用說明書混合後之最高允許使用量。 ※ 化粧品之外包裝或容器，應明顯標示本表所列成分之注意事項。因外包裝或容器表面積過小或其他特殊情形致不能標示者，應於標籤、仿單或以其他方式刊載之。 ※ 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。 ※ 化粧品宣稱效能者，須符合化粧品標示宣傳廣告涉及虛偽誇大或醫療效能認定準則規定。... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Agente anticaspa em xampus com enxágue. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 린스 샴푸에 함유된 비듬방지제 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2% <보존제> * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Agente anticaspa em xampus com enxágue. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 린스 샴푸에 함유된 비듬방지제 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2% <보존제> * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
CLIMBAZOLE 클림바졸
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 2,0 %. The same records also list it as: Approved preservative. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, preservative.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 클림바졸.
2 products we checked list it, for example Ayunche Refreshing Shampoo 200g, Labo-H Scalp Strengthening Clinic Scalp Scaler Hair Loss Care 208G.
CAS 38083-17-9; (from official records).