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Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor

Korean: 폴리아크릴아미도메틸벤질리덴캠퍼 · CAS 113783-61-2 · Functions: light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Approved UV filter Annex VI/11

Maximum: 6%

Source: EU CosIng — Annex VI · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active M020 (not listed)

Conditions: Permitted as a UV filter elsewhere, but not on the FDA list of sunscreen active ingredients (§M020.10). It cannot be the active ingredient of a sunscreen marketed in the U.S. under the monograph.

Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026

This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.

Other markets

How Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 6%
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 6% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 6%
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 用途(용도) : 防曬劑 (자외선차단제) * 배합한도 : 6%
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 6% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 6%
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 6% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 6%

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

Also listed as

POLYACRYLAMIDOMETHYL BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR 폴리아크릴아미도메틸벤질리덴캠퍼

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.

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