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Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters

Korean: 펜타클로로페놀과 그 염 및 에스테르 ·

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.

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Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters 펜타클로로페놀과 그 염 및 에스테르

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 Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters 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 Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters banned in South Korea?

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

Is Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters 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 Pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 펜타클로로페놀과 그 염 및 에스테르.