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Zinc Pyrithione

Korean: 징크피리치온 · CAS 13463-41-7 · Functions: anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, hair conditioning, preservative

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : <보존제> ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 0.5% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지 <기타 성분> ∙ 비듬 및 가려움을 덜어주고 씻어내는 제품(샴푸, 린스)에 총∙ 징크피리치온으로서 1.0% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1670

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 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 Zinc Pyrithione is treated in 6 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 MFDS summary (Korean): <사용제한성분> * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : 씻어내는 비듬제거 두발제품/씻어내지 않는 두발제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 1.5%/0.1% <사용제한 방부제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 0.5% * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 씻어내는 제품에만 사용가능
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): (11) As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 8 * 단서조항(주석) : (11) As a preservative, see Annexe VI, Part 1, No 8 (11) 보존제로서,Annexe VI, Part 1, No 8을 참고하십시오. * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Leave-on hair products (b) Rinse-off hair products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 씻어내지 않는 두발용...
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): (注1)空欄は、配合してはならないことを示し、○印は、配合の上限がないことを示す。 * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내는 화장품 -Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away)】 : 0.10 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내지 않는 화장품 - Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away)】 : 0.010 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하는 화장품 -...
TW TaiwanRestricted 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。...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Agente anticaspa em produtos para o cabelo que se enxáguem. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 린스 헤어 케어 제품의 비듬 방지제 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 1% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 1%
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Agente anticaspa em produtos para o cabelo que se enxáguem. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 린스 헤어 케어 제품의 비듬 방지제 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 1% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 1%

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

Also listed as

ZINC PYRITHIONE 징크피리치온

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 Zinc Pyrithione banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is Zinc Pyrithione 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 Zinc Pyrithione 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 Zinc Pyrithione used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, hair conditioning, preservative.

What is Zinc Pyrithione called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 징크피리치온.

What is the CAS number of Zinc Pyrithione?

CAS 13463-41-7 (from official records).

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