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l-Limonene

Korean: ℓ-리모넨 · CAS 5989-54-8 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
과산화물가 20mmol/L 초과하는 경우에 한하여 금지

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 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.

Also listed as

l-Limonene ℓ-리모넨

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 l-Limonene 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 l-Limonene banned in South Korea?

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

Is l-Limonene 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 l-Limonene called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is ℓ-리모넨.

What is the CAS number of l-Limonene?

CAS 5989-54-8 (from official records).