Korean: 벤질알코올 · CAS 100-51-6 · Functions: perfuming, preservative, solvent, viscosity controlling
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 1.0%
(다만, 염모용제품류에 용제로 사용할 경우에는 10%)
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/45
Conditions: Product type: (a) Solvent (b) Fragrance/ aromatic compositions/ their raw materials For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. 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 16, 2026
Approved preservative Annex V/34
Maximum: 1.0%
Conditions: Benzyl alcohol (7)
Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Benzyl Alcohol 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 | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <사용제한성분> * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : 용제, 향수 및 향료 <사용제한 방부제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 1% |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Solvents (b) fragrance/aromatic compositions/their raw materials * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 용제로 (b) 향수/ 방향 성분/ 그 원료 * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : As a preservative, see Annex VI, Part1, No. 34 * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 보존제로서,... |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分，倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者，我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時，則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 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。 * 단서조항 : ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分，倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者，我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時，則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 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。 ※ 본 표에 열거되지 않은 방부제 성분은 유럽, 미국,... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 1.0% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 1.0% |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 1.0% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 1.0% |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
BENZYL ALCOHOL 벤질알코올
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). 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.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: perfuming, preservative, solvent, viscosity controlling.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤질알코올.
24+ products we checked list it, for example Holika Holika Aloe Hydro Formula 96% Soothing Gel 8.45 fl. oz., COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/ PA+++, Blithe Anti-Polluaging Pore Cleansing Foam BHA 0.5.
CAS 100-51-6 (from official records).