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Sodium Isopropylparaben

Korean: 소듐아이소프로필파라벤 · Functions: preservative

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 단일성분일 경우 0.4%(산으로서) ∙ 혼합사용의 경우 0.8%(산으로서)

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

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 Sodium Isopropylparaben 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 —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted Exception for Indonesia : include this under Annex VI
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : すべての化粧品(모든 화장품) * 【100g당 최대 배합량(Maximum amount of ingredient per 100 g)】 : 1.0 as total(合計量として1.0)(합계량으로 1.0 g)
BR BrazilRestricted —
AR ArgentinaRestricted —

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

Also listed as

Sodium Isopropylparaben 소듐아이소프로필파라벤

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sodium Isopropylparaben banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Sodium Isopropylparaben banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Sodium Isopropylparaben allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Sodium Isopropylparaben used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: preservative.

What is Sodium Isopropylparaben called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 소듐아이소프로필파라벤.

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