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Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract

Korean: 디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하는 석유 유래물질 (Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy) · CAS 64742-75-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/791

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · 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.

Other markets

How Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract 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	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함
BR Brazil	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함
AR Argentina	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함

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

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Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract 디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하는 석유 유래물질 (Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy)

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 Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract 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 Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하는 석유 유래물질 (Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy).

What is the CAS number of Naphthenic oils (petroleum), complex dewaxed heavy, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract?

CAS 64742-75-2 (from official records).