Korean: 머스크자일렌 · CAS 81-15-2 · Functions: fragrance, perfuming
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 향수류 향료원액을 8% 초과하여 함유하는 제품에 1.0%,
향료원액을 8% 이하로 함유하는 제품에 0.4%
∙ 기타 제품에 0.03%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/96
Maximum: (a) 1.0% in fine fragrance (b) 0.4% in eau de toilette (c) 0.03% in other products
Conditions: Product type: All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral products Note: 'Due to environmental concerns, musk xylene is included in the authorisation list (Annex IV) of REACH. Musk xylene cannot be placed on the market or used unless authorisation has been granted under REACH’
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA
Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 16, 2026
How Musk Xylene is treated in 4 more markets, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 에센스 1.0% (b) 화장수 0.4% (c) 기타 0.03% |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : All cosmetic products, with the exception of oral care products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 화장품, 단 구강 제품은 제외 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 1.0 % in fine fragrance (b) 0.4 % in eau de... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : All products, except for products for oral hygiene * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 화장품, 단 구강 위생 제품을 제외 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 1% in fine fragrances. b) 0,4% in eau de toilette c) 0.03% other products *... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : All products, except for products for oral hygiene * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 화장품, 단 구강 위생 제품을 제외 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 1% in fine fragrances. b) 0,4% in eau de toilette c) 0.03% other products *... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
MUSK XYLENE 머스크자일렌
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) 1.0% · (b) 0.4% · (c) 0.03%. 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.
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ().
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, perfuming.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 머스크자일렌.
CAS 81-15-2 (from official records).