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Reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (3:2); [formaldehyde released from 3,3'-methylenebis[5–methyloxazolidine]; [formaldehyde released from oxazolidin]; [MBO] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is = 0,1 % w/w

Korean: 2-하이드록시프로필아민과 파라포름알데하이드의 반응물 (3:2); [3,3'-메틸렌비스[5–메틸옥사졸리딘으로부터 방출되는 포름알데하이드]; [옥사졸리딘으로부터 방출되는 포름알데하이드]; [MBO] 만약 포름알데하이드의 이상적인 최대 방출량이, 기원에 관계없이, 시장에 출시되는 최대 량이 0,1 % w/w이어야 한다. ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1606

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · 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 Reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (3:2); [formaldehyde released from 3,3'-methylenebis[5–methyloxazolidine]; [formaldehyde released from oxazolidin]; [MBO] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is = 0,1 % w/w is treated in 1 more market, 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
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—

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

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Reaction products of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine (3:2); [formaldehyde released from 3,3'-methylenebis[5–methyloxazolidine]; [formaldehyde released from oxazolidin]; [MBO] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is = 0,1 % w/w 2-하이드록시프로필아민과 파라포름알데하이드의 반응물 (3:2); [3,3'-메틸렌비스[5–메틸옥사졸리딘으로부터 방출되는 포름알데하이드]; [옥사졸리딘으로부터 방출되는 포름알데하이드]; [MBO] 만약 포름알데하이드의 이상적인 최대 방출량이, 기원에 관계없이, 시장에 출시되는 최대 량이 0,1 % w/w이어야 한다.

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