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Phenylmercury and its salts

Korean: 페닐머큐리 및 그 염류 ·

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 Phenylmercury and its salts 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
CN China	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 0.007%(Hg으로 계산), 만약 같은 규범에서 기타 수은화합물의 혼합되어도 Hg최대농도는 여전히 0.007%임 * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 눈부위 화장품에만 사용가능 * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 벤젠수은화합물 함유

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

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Phenylmercury and its salts 페닐머큐리 및 그 염류

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 Phenylmercury and its salts 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 Phenylmercury and its salts 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 Phenylmercury and its salts 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 Phenylmercury and its salts called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 페닐머큐리 및 그 염류.