Korean: 폴리우레탄-19 · Functions: hair fixing
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/201
Conditions: Hydrazine, its derivatives and their salts
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/62
Maximum: (a) 2.5%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Polyurethane-19 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.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Restricted | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) non-rinse-off products (b) other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 2.5% * 【Restrictions】 Other... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | — |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 2.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 2.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
POLYURETHANE-19 폴리우레탄-19
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.