Korean: 글라이옥살 · CAS 107-22-2 · Functions: antimicrobial, perfuming
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Maximum: 0.01%
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 0.01%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/194
Maximum: 100 mg/kg
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Glyoxal is treated in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 100mg/kg * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 100mg/kg |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 100 mg/kg * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 100 mg/kg |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 100 mg/kg * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 100 mg/kg |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
GLYOXAL 글라이옥살
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 100 mg/kg. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 0.01%. 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, perfuming.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 글라이옥살.
CAS 107-22-2 (from official records).