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Steareth-200

Korean: 스테아레스-200 · CAS 9005-00-9 (generic) · Functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

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 Steareth-200 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
CN China	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : 모발용 화장품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 1% (산화 염모제에 사용시 산화제와 함께 사용하고, 1.0 %는 혼합 후 최고 농도임) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 현재 과학적 인지에 따르면 다른 제한 및 요구 사항은 없음 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 이 제품은 정상적인 사용에서 손상을 일으키지 않으며, 입과 눈을 피하십시오.

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

Also listed as

Steareth-200 스테아레스-200

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 Steareth-200 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 Steareth-200 banned in South Korea?

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

Is Steareth-200 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 Steareth-200 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Steareth-200 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 스테아레스-200.

What is the CAS number of Steareth-200?

CAS 9005-00-9 (generic) (from official records).