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Benzyl Cyanide

Korean: 벤질시아나이드 · CAS 140-29-4 ·

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 Benzyl Cyanide 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.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향성분으로 사용될경우에 한함
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향 성분으로 사용될경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a fragrance ingredient^착향 성분으로 사용될경우에 한함

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

Also listed as

Benzyl Cyanide 벤질시아나이드

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 Benzyl Cyanide 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 Benzyl Cyanide banned in South Korea?

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

Is Benzyl Cyanide 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 Benzyl Cyanide called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 벤질시아나이드.

What is the CAS number of Benzyl Cyanide?

CAS 140-29-4 (from official records).

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