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Myristalkonium Chloride

Korean: 미리스탈코늄클로라이드 · CAS 139-08-2 · Functions: preservative

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.1% ∙ 기타 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.05% ∙ 분사형 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드는 사용금지

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Approved preservative Annex V/54

Maximum: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)

Conditions: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)

Required label warning: Avoid contact with eyes

Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 16, 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 Myristalkonium Chloride is treated in 3 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 ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <사용제한성분> * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a) 씻어내는제품 (b) 기타제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 총량 3%(염화벤잘코늄으로 계산) (b) 총량 0.1%(염화벤잘코늄으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (a) 제품에 사용된 염화벤잘코늄, 트륨화물, 사카리네이트의 알킬기chain이 C14 이하일 경우, 그 용량은 0.6%(염화벤잘코늄으 로 계산)을 초과할 수 없음 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a) 눈 부위 접촉을 피해야 함 (b) 눈 부위...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Chloride, bromide and benzalkonium saccharinate> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) care products rinse the hair with (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 린스용 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 3% (calculated...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Chloride, bromide and benzalkonium saccharinate> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) care products rinse the hair with (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 린스용 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 3% (calculated...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

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MYRISTALKONIUM CHLORIDE 미리스탈코늄클로라이드

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 Myristalkonium Chloride banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved preservative” (EU CosIng — Annex V). The maximum allowed is 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride). It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.

Is Myristalkonium Chloride 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 Myristalkonium Chloride 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 Myristalkonium Chloride used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Myristalkonium Chloride called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 미리스탈코늄클로라이드.

What is the CAS number of Myristalkonium Chloride?

CAS 139-08-2 (from official records).

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