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methyl cyanoacrylate

Korean: 메틸시아노아크릴레이트 · CAS 137-05-3 ·

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 methyl cyanoacrylate is treated in 1 more market, 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
CA Canada	Restricted	【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Cyanoacrylate adhesives for eyelash extensions must be sold for professional use only (i.e., not for direct sale to consumers). (b) Other cosmetics 【Restrictions】 Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : (a) "For application by trained professionals only" and "Ensure the eye is protected and immobilized during application."...

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

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methyl cyanoacrylate 메틸시아노아크릴레이트

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 methyl cyanoacrylate 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 methyl cyanoacrylate 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 methyl cyanoacrylate 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 methyl cyanoacrylate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 메틸시아노아크릴레이트.

What is the CAS number of methyl cyanoacrylate?

CAS 137-05-3 (from official records).