Korean: 톨루엔 · CAS 108-88-3 · Functions: antioxidant, solvent
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 손발톱용 제품류에 25%
∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/185
Maximum: 25%
Conditions: Product type: Nail products
Required label warning: Keep out of reach of children. To be used by adults only
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VT-ACT131
Conditions: Vermont: Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · 9 V.S.A. §2494b · From 2027-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Vermont — Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · checked Oct 16, 2026
How Toluene 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.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : Nail products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 네일 제품으로서 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% * Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : Keep out of... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※ 染髮產品之限量標準：係指該成分依產品使用說明書混合後之最高允許使用量。 ※ 化粧品之外包裝或容器，應明顯標示本表所列成分之注意事項。因外包裝或容器表面積過小或其他特殊情形致不能標示者，應於標籤、仿單或以其他方式刊載之。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑，包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 化粧品宣稱效能者，須符合化粧品標示宣傳廣告涉及虛偽誇大或醫療效能認定準則規定。 * 단서조항 : ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項，應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Nail product * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 네일 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : Keep out of reach of children. Adults only * 제한 【기타... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Nail product * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 네일 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 25% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 25% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : Keep out of reach of children. Adults only * 제한 【기타... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
TOLUENE 톨루엔
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 25%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Vermont — Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products).
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antioxidant, solvent.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 톨루엔.
CAS 108-88-3 (from official records).