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Hydrocarbons

Korean: 탄화수소류, C11-17, solvent-extd. light naphthenic · CAS 97722-08-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

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 Hydrocarbons 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 MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene^부타디엔 0.1%w/w를 초과하여 함유하는 경우에 한함 if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함 except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^정제과정이 완전히...
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히 알려지고 발암물질을 함유하지 않음을 보여줄 수 있으면 예외 if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene^부타디엔 0.1%w/w를 초과하여 함유하는 경우에 한함 if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로...
TW TaiwanProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene^부타디엔 0.1%w/w를 초과하여 함유하는 경우에 한함 if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함 except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히...
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): if they contain > 0.1% w/w Butadiene^부타디엔 0.1%w/w를 초과하여 함유하는 경우에 한함 if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract^디메칠설폭사이드(DMSO)로 추출한 성분을 3% 초과하여 함유하고 있는 경우에 한함 except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen^ 정제과정이 완전히...

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

Also listed as

Hydrocarbons 벤젠 0.1% w/w 초과하여 함유한 하이드로카본 C6-C8, hydrogenated sorption-dearomatized, toluene raffination, 벤젠 0.1% w/w 초과하여 함유한 하이드로카본, C6-rich, hydrotreated light naphtha distillates, solvent-refined 벤젠 0.1% w/w 초과하여 함유한 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C6-C8, hydrogenated sorption-dearomatized, toluene raffination) 벤젠 0.1% w/w 초과하여 함유한 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C6-rich, hydrotreated light naphtha distillates, solvent-refined) 탄화수소류, C11-17, solvent-extd. light naphthenic 탄화수소류, C12-20, hydrotreated paraffinic, distn. lights, 탄화수소류, C16-20, hydrotreated middle distillate, distn. Lights, 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C11-17, solvent-extd. light naphthenic) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C12-20, hydrotreated paraffinic, distn. Lights) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C1-3) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C13-27, solvent-extd. light naphthenic) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C13-27, solvent-extd. light naphthenic) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C13-30, arom.-rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C13-30, arom.-rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C1-4) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C14-29, solvent-extd. light naphthenic) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C14-29, solvent-extd. light naphthenic) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C1-4, debutanizer fraction) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C1-4, sweetened) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C16-20, hydrotreated middle distillate, distn. Lights) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C16-32, arom. rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C16-32, arom. rich, solvent-extd. naphthenic distillate) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C17-30, hydrotreated distillates, distn. Lights) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C17-30, hydrotreated distillates, distn. Lights) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C17-30, hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted atm. distn. residue, distn. Lights) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C17-30, hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted atm. distn. residue, distn. Lights) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C17-40, hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted distn. residue, vacuum distn. Lights) 석유 유래물질 (Hydrocarbons, C17-40, hydrotreated solvent-deasphalted distn. residue, vacuum distn. Lights) 탄화수소류 (Hydrocarbons, C20-50, residual oil hydrogenation vacuum distillate)

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 Hydrocarbons 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 Hydrocarbons banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydrocarbons 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 Hydrocarbons called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 탄화수소류, C11-17, solvent-extd. light naphthenic.

What is the CAS number of Hydrocarbons?

CAS 97722-08-2 (from official records).

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