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Slack wax (petroleum), low-melting, hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen

Korean: 석유 슬랙왁스, low-melting, hydrotreated, 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외 · CAS 92062-11-8 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/899

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 Slack wax (petroleum), low-melting, hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen is treated in 4 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 ChinaProhibited except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외
AR ArgentinaProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외

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

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Slack wax (petroleum), low-melting, hydrotreated, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen 석유 슬랙왁스, low-melting, hydrotreated, 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외

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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