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Methylphenylenediamine

Korean: 메틸페닐렌다이아민 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
다만, 염모제에서 염모성분으로 사용하는 것은 제외

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 Methylphenylenediamine 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.

MarketStatusConditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): with the exception of the substance under reference number 9a in this Annex and substances under reference 364, 1310 and 1313 in Annex II ^(1) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed...

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

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Methylphenylenediamine 메틸페닐렌다이아민

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 Methylphenylenediamine 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 Methylphenylenediamine 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 Methylphenylenediamine 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 Methylphenylenediamine called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 메틸페닐렌다이아민.

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