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Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated

Korean: 석유 유래물질 (Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated) · CAS 97926-76-6 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

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 Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated 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	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene^벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함
BR Brazil	Prohibited	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene^벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함
AR Argentina	Prohibited	MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.005 % w/w benzo[a]pyrene^벤조(a)피렌(benzo(a)pyrene) 0.005%를 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함

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

Also listed as

Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated 석유 유래물질 (Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated)

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 Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated 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 Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated 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 Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated 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 Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 석유 유래물질 (Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated).

What is the CAS number of Paraffin waxes (coal), brown-coal high-temp. tar, carbon-treated?

CAS 97926-76-6 (from official records).