Korean: 메톡살렌;9-메톡시푸로[3,2-g]크로멘-7-온;8-엠오피 · CAS 298-81-7 ·
Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다.
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file.
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Methoxsalen; 9-Methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; 8-MOP 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.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg. ^ 천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | MFDS summary (Korean): 천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다. |
| TW Taiwan | Prohibited | — |
| BR Brazil | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg^천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다. |
| AR Argentina | Prohibited only in certain forms or uses | MFDS summary (Korean): except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg^천연에센스에 자연적으로 함유된 경우는 제외. 다만, 자외선차단제품 및 인공선탠제품에서는 1ppm 이하이어야 한다. |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
Methoxsalen; 9-Methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; 8-MOP 메톡살렌;9-메톡시푸로[3,2-g]크로멘-7-온;8-엠오피
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.
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 메톡살렌;9-메톡시푸로[3,2-g]크로멘-7-온;8-엠오피.
CAS 298-81-7 (from official records).