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Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate

Korean: 옥시퀴놀린(하이드록시-8-퀴놀린 또는 퀴놀린-8-올) 및 그 황산염 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

Other markets

How Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate 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.

Market	Status	Conditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	except for the uses provided for in Annex III, Part 1 No 51
BR Brazil	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	except for the uses provided for in No 51 in Annex III
AR Argentina	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	except for the uses provided for in No 51 in Annex III

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

Also listed as

Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate 옥시퀴놀린(하이드록시-8-퀴놀린 또는 퀴놀린-8-올) 및 그 황산염

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 Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate 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 Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate banned in South Korea?

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

Is Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate 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 Oxyquinoline(Hydroxy-8-Quinoline or Quinoline-8-ol) and its sulfate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 옥시퀴놀린(하이드록시-8-퀴놀린 또는 퀴놀린-8-올) 및 그 황산염.