Korean: p-클로로-m-크레졸 · CAS 59-50-7 · Functions: antimicrobial, preservative
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 0.04%
점막에 사용되는 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Approved preservative Annex V/24
Maximum: 0.2%
Conditions: Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How P-Chloro-M-Cresol is treated in 7 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) : 0.2% * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 점막에 접촉하는 제품에 사용금지 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 0.2% * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous membranes * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 점막에 사용되는 제품에는 사용금지 |
| JP Japan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : すべての化粧品(모든 화장품) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : 0.50(0.50 g) |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分，倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者，我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時，則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑，包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 * 단서조항 : ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分，倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者，我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時，則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑，包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 본 표에 열거되지 않은 방부제 성분은 유럽, 미국,... |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Not permitted in cosmetics intended to be used on or around mucosal membranes such as eyes, nose or mouth (b) Other cosmetics 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : (b) 0.1% 【Restrictions】 Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : "Do not use in the area of the eye, mouth or nose" |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 0.2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 0.2% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous. * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 점막과 접촉되는 제품에는 사용 금지. |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 0.2% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 0.2% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : Prohibited in products intended to come into contact with mucous. * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 점막과 접촉되는 제품에는 사용 금지. |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
P-CHLORO-M-CRESOL p-클로로-m-크레졸
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.