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Dihydroxyindoline

Korean: 다이하이드록시인돌린 · CAS 29539-03-5 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
다만, 비산화형염모제에서 용법·용량에 따른 혼합물의 염모성분으로서 2.0 % 이하는 제외

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/204

Maximum: 2.0%

Conditions: Product type: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Required label warning: - Can cause allergic reaction - You have ever experienced any reaction afther colouring your hair - You have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

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 Dihydroxyindoline is treated in 2 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): (15) The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. * 단서조항(주석) : (15) The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. Annex II의 금지된 염모제의 염이나 자유 염기가 아니라면,...
TW TaiwanRestricted 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。 * 단서조항 : ※ 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。 ※...

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

Also listed as

DIHYDROXYINDOLINE 다이하이드록시인돌린

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 Dihydroxyindoline banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 2.0%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Dihydroxyindoline 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 Dihydroxyindoline 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 Dihydroxyindoline used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing.

What is Dihydroxyindoline called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이하이드록시인돌린.

What is the CAS number of Dihydroxyindoline?

CAS 29539-03-5 (from official records).

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