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Methyl Octine Carbonate

Korean: 메틸옥틴카보네이트 · CAS 111-80-8 · Functions: perfuming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 0.002% (메칠 2-옥티노에이트와 병용 시 최종제품에서 두 성분의 합이 0.01%)

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/173

Maximum: (b) 0.002% when used alone When present in combination with methyl heptine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product should not exceed 0.01% (of which methyl octine carbonate should not be more than 0.002%)

Conditions: Product type: (a) Oral products (b) Others products

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.

Also listed as

METHYL OCTINE CARBONATE 메틸옥틴카보네이트

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 Methyl Octine Carbonate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (b) 0.002% · 0.01% · 0.002%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Methyl Octine Carbonate 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 Methyl Octine Carbonate 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 Methyl Octine Carbonate used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Methyl Octine Carbonate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 메틸옥틴카보네이트.

What is the CAS number of Methyl Octine Carbonate?

CAS 111-80-8 (from official records).