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Polyquaternium-5

Korean: 폴리쿼터늄-5 · Functions: antistatic, film forming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/66

Conditions: Product type: (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg

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

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 Polyquaternium-5 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.

MarketStatusConditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 바디 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content; 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for body care that not rinse (b) other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 바디 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : a) residual acrylamide Maximum content: 0.1 mg / kg. b) Maximum residual...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for body care that not rinse (b) other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 바디 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : a) residual acrylamide Maximum content: 0.1 mg / kg. b) Maximum residual...

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

Also listed as

POLYQUATERNIUM-5 폴리쿼터늄-5

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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