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Dextropropoxyphene

Korean: 덱스트로프로폭시펜 · CAS 469-62-5 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
다만, 같은 법 제2조제4호 단서에 따른 대마씨유 및 대마씨추출물의 테트라하이드로칸나비놀 및 칸나비디올에 대하여는 「식품의 기준 및 규격」에서 정한 기준에 적합한 경우는 제외

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 Dextropropoxyphene 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	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
CA Canada	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

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

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Dextropropoxyphene 덱스트로프로폭시펜

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 Dextropropoxyphene 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 Dextropropoxyphene banned in South Korea?

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

Is Dextropropoxyphene 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 Dextropropoxyphene called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 덱스트로프로폭시펜.

What is the CAS number of Dextropropoxyphene?

CAS 469-62-5 (from official records).