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Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride

Korean: 토누스-포르테; 벤젠메탄올, 알파-((에틸아미노)메틸)-3-하이드록시-,하이드로클로라이드 · CAS 943-17-9 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 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 Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride 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.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	except caffien
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
CA Canada	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride 토누스-포르테; 벤젠메탄올, 알파-((에틸아미노)메틸)-3-하이드록시-,하이드로클로라이드

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 Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride 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 Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride 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 Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 토누스-포르테; 벤젠메탄올, 알파-((에틸아미노)메틸)-3-하이드록시-,하이드로클로라이드.

What is the CAS number of Tonus-Forte; Benzenemethanol, alpha-((ethylamino)methyl)-3-hydroxy-, hydrochloride?

CAS 943-17-9 (from official records).