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Epichlorohydrin

Korean: 에피클로로히드린 · CAS 106-89-8 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지

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 Epichlorohydrin 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.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지
AR ArgentinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): 2,2'-이미노비스-에탄올, 에피클로로히드린 및 2-니트로-1,4-벤젠디아민의 반응생성물로 금지

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

Also listed as

Epichlorohydrin 에피클로로히드린

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 Epichlorohydrin 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 Epichlorohydrin banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Epichlorohydrin 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 Epichlorohydrin called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에피클로로히드린.

What is the CAS number of Epichlorohydrin?

CAS 106-89-8 (from official records).

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