Korean: 세탈코늄클로라이드 · Functions: antimicrobial, antistatic, preservative
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.1%
∙ 기타 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드로서 0.05%
∙ 분사형 제품에 벤잘코늄클로라이드는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/65
Maximum: 3% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Conditions: Product type: Rinse-off hair (head) products In the final products the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate with an alkyl chain of C14, or less must not exceed 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organismes in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
Required label warning: Avoid contact with the eyes
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
Approved preservative Annex V/54
Maximum: 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride)
Conditions: Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)
Required label warning: Avoid contact with eyes
Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Cetalkonium Chloride is treated in 4 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 : (a) 씻어내는제품 (b) 기타제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 총량 3%(염화벤잘코늄으로 계산) (b) 총량 0.1%(염화벤잘코늄으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (a) 제품에 사용된 염화벤잘코늄, 트륨화물, 사카리네이트의 알킬기chain이 C14 이하일 경우, 그 용량은 0.8%(염화벤잘코늄으 로 계산)을 초과할 수 없음 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a) 눈 부위 접촉을 피해야 함 (b) 눈 부위... |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Rinse-off hair (head) care products (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내는 두발용(머리) 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 3% (as benzalkonium chloride) (b) 0.1% (as... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Chloride, bromide and benzalkonium saccharinate> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) care products rinse the hair with (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 린스용 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 3% (calculated... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Chloride, bromide and benzalkonium saccharinate> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) care products rinse the hair with (b) Other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 린스용 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 3% (calculated... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
CETALKONIUM CHLORIDE 세탈코늄클로라이드
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). The maximum allowed is 3% (as benzalkonium chloride). The same records also list it as: Approved preservative. 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: antimicrobial, antistatic, preservative.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 세탈코늄클로라이드.