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Hydroxypyridinone

Korean: 하이드록시피리디논 · CAS 822-89-9 · Functions: hair dyeing, surfactant - foam boosting

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/1249

Conditions: Hydroxypyridinone and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

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 Hydroxypyridinone 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 substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
TW TaiwanProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함

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

Also listed as

HYDROXYPYRIDINONE 하이드록시피리디논

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 Hydroxypyridinone banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “Hydroxypyridinone and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products”

Is Hydroxypyridinone banned in South Korea?

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

Is Hydroxypyridinone 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 Hydroxypyridinone used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing, surfactant - foam boosting.

What is Hydroxypyridinone called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 하이드록시피리디논.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxypyridinone?

CAS 822-89-9 (from official records).

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