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Piroctone

CAS 68890-66-4 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Approved preservative Annex V/35

Maximum: a) 1.0% b) 0.5%

Conditions: Product type: a) Rinse-off products b) Other products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex V · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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Piroctone

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 Piroctone banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Approved preservative” (EU CosIng — Annex V). The maximum allowed is a) 1.0% · b) 0.5%. It is allowed for that use within the stated conditions.

Is Piroctone 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 Piroctone 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 the CAS number of Piroctone?

CAS 68890-66-4 (from official records).