Korean: 파라포름알데하이드 · CAS 30525-89-4 ·
Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
Trace : 포름알데하이드(2000㎍/g이하, 물휴지는 20㎍/g이하)
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/1578
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states WA-TFCA
Conditions: Washington: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) and Cosmetic Products Restrictions Rule (ch. 173-339 WAC, WSR 25-18-057, eff. 2025-09-28) · RCW 70A.560.005-.900 (2023 c 455); WAC 173-339-110 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added formaldehyde releaser (WAC 173-339-110(2)(b) table), incl. aliases of name and CAS RN; existing in-state retailer stock may be sold until 2028-01-01 (Ecology: until 2027-12-31)
Source: Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states MD-HB643
Conditions: Maryland: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, Laws of Maryland 2021) · Md. Code, Health-General §21-259.2 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added (knowingly)
Source: Maryland — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA
Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states IL-PA104-0545
Conditions: Illinois: Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · Public Act 104-0545 §15 · From 2028-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Illinois — Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states OR-SB546
Conditions: Oregon: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · ORS 431A.345 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added (our mapping from Washington's named list) · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class
Source: Oregon — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · checked Oct 16, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VA-HB122
Conditions: Virginia: Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · Va. Code §59.1-574.2 · In force since 2026-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Virginia — Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · checked Oct 16, 2026
How Paraformaldehyde is treated in 2 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 | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Prohibited | — |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
Paraformaldehyde 파라포름알데하이드
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.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023)).
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 파라포름알데하이드.
CAS 30525-89-4 (from official records).