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Mercury Dichloride

Korean: 머큐리다이클로라이드 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
Trace : 수은 (1㎍/g이하)

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 Mercury Dichloride 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 only in certain forms or uses except those special cases included in table 4
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): Trace : 수은 (1㎍/g이하)
JP JapanProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): Trace : 수은 (1㎍/g이하)
TW TaiwanProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): 化粧品中含不純物之重金屬限量不得超出以下規定: (화장품 중 함유한 불순물의 중금속 한정량이 이하 규정을 초과해서는 안된다:) 1ppm
CA CanadaProhibited —

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

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Mercury Dichloride 머큐리다이클로라이드

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 Mercury Dichloride 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 Mercury Dichloride banned in South Korea?

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

Is Mercury Dichloride 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 Mercury Dichloride called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 머큐리다이클로라이드.

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