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Lithium Hydroxide

Korean: 리튬하이드록사이드 · CAS 1310-65-2 · Functions: buffering, hair waving or straightening

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 헤어스트레이트너 제품에 4.5% ∙ 제모제에서 pH조정 목적으로 사용되는 경우 최종 제품의 pH는 12.7이하 ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/15b

Maximum: (a) 1. 2% (6) 2. 4.5% (6)

Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair straightener (b) pH ajuster for depilatories (c) Other uses as pH ajuster (for rinse-off products only) (a) 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) pH < 12.7 (c) pH < 11

Required label warning: (a) 1. Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children 2. Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness (b) Contains alkali Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · 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 Lithium Hydroxide 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 ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a) 두발퍼머제 1. 일반용 2. 전문용 (b) 탈모제용 pH 조절약 (c) 기타용도, pH 조절약(목욕용품 에만 한함) * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 1. 2%(중량으로 계산) 2. 4.5%(중량으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (b) pH≤12.7 (c) pH≤11 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a) 강한 염기성 함유 : 눈 부위 접촉을 피하고 실명을 유발할 수 있음. 어린이의 손이 닿지 않도록 보관...
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair straightener 1. General use 2. Professional use (b) pH adjuster – for depilatories (c) Other uses as pH adjuster (for rinse-off products only) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 스트레이트너 (b) 제모제에서 pH 조절제 (d) 기타 사용에서 pH 조절제(씻어내는 제품에서만) *...
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項,應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※ 染髮產品之限量標準:係指該成分依產品使用說明書混合後之最高允許使用量。 ※ 化粧品之外包裝或容器,應明顯標示本表所列成分之注意事項。因外包裝或容器表面積過小或其他特殊情形致不能標示者,應於標籤、仿單或以其他方式刊載之。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 化粧品宣稱效能者,須符合化粧品標示宣傳廣告涉及虛偽誇大或醫療效能認定準則規定。 * 단서조항 : ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項,應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) hair straighteners 1. General Use 2. Professional use (b) To adjust pH depilatories (c) For pH adjustment in other products (only for products intended to be rinsed) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 스트레이트너로 1. 일반 사용에서 2. 전문가용에서 (b) 제모제의...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) hair straighteners 1. General Use 2. Professional use (b) To adjust pH depilatories (c) For pH adjustment in other products (only for products intended to be rinsed) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 스트레이트너로 1. 일반 사용에서 2. 전문가용에서 (b) 제모제의...

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

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LITHIUM HYDROXIDE 리튬하이드록사이드

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 Lithium Hydroxide banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 2% · 4.5%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Lithium Hydroxide banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Lithium Hydroxide 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 Lithium Hydroxide used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: buffering, hair waving or straightening.

What is Lithium Hydroxide called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 리튬하이드록사이드.

What is the CAS number of Lithium Hydroxide?

CAS 1310-65-2 (from official records).

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