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Benzaldehyde

Korean: 벤즈알데하이드 · CAS 100-52-7 · Functions: denaturant, flavouring, fragrance, perfuming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/330

Conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · 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.

Products listing Benzaldehyde

COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment Lip

0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4

Nooni appleblacktea kojic lip mask Mask

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Pore Cleansing Gel Foam Cleanser

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Krave Beauty Plumptuous Lip Jelly Refill Lip

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

Benzaldehyde 벤즈알데하이드

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 Benzaldehyde banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Benzaldehyde 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 Benzaldehyde 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 Benzaldehyde used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: denaturant, flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.

What is Benzaldehyde called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤즈알데하이드.

Which K-beauty products contain Benzaldehyde?

4 products we checked list it, for example COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment, Nooni appleblacktea kojic lip mask, Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Pore Cleansing Gel Foam.

What is the CAS number of Benzaldehyde?

CAS 100-52-7 (from official records).