Korean: 다이하이드록시아세톤 · CAS 96-26-4 · Functions: hair dyeing, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, tanning
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/322
Maximum: (a) 6,25 % (b) 10 %
Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (*) (b) Self-tanning products (*) (*) From 26 January 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 22 April 2022 hair dye and self-tanning products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Dihydroxyacetone 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.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products (b) Self-tanning products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 비산화형 염모제에 염색 성분으로 (b) 셀프- 태닝 제품 눈썹이나 속눈썹의 염색은 사용금지 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
DIHYDROXYACETONE 다이하이드록시아세톤
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 (a) 6,25% · (b) 10%. 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: hair dyeing, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, tanning.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이하이드록시아세톤.
CAS 96-26-4 (from official records).