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Piroctone Olamine

Korean: 피록톤올아민 · CAS 50650-76-5 · Functions: anti-seborrheic, preservative

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내는 제품에 1.0%, ∙ 기타 제품에 0.5% 2급 아민함량이 0.5%를 초과하는 경우에 한함

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/61

Maximum: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Conditions: - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

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

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.

Other markets

How Piroctone Olamine is treated in 6 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): <사용제한성분> * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 니트로화 시스템과 함께 사용하지 않고, 니트로아소민의 형성을 피해야 함; 최대순도는 99%이며, 원료 중 2차 알킬아민의 최대함량은 0.5%임; 제품 중 니트로아소민의 최대함량은 50μg/kg임; 아질산염이 없는 용기에 보존하여야 함. <사용제한 방부제> * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 총량 1.0% (b) 총량 0.5% * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (a) 목욕용품 (b) 기타제품
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum...
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): (注1)空欄は、配合してはならないことを示し、○印は、配合の上限がないことを示す。 * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내는 화장품 -Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away)】 : 0.05 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내지 않는 화장품 - Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away)】 : 0.05 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하는 화장품 -...
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分,倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者,我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時,則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 * 단서조항 : ※ 未列於本表中之防腐劑成分,倘歐、美、日三國家地區政府已公告准用且有其限量管制規定者,我國亦依其限用標準准予使用。 倘前述三國家地區政府管理有差異時,則採其中限量規定方式最安全者。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 본 표에 열거되지 않은 방부제 성분은 유럽, 미국,...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : No use with nitrosating systems. Minimum 99% -Pureza. Maximum -Tenor of secondary...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : No use with nitrosating systems. Minimum 99% -Pureza. Maximum -Tenor of secondary...

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

Products listing Piroctone Olamine

Also listed as

PIROCTONE OLAMINE 피록톤올아민

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 Olamine banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%. The same records also list it as: Approved preservative. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Piroctone Olamine 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 Piroctone Olamine 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 Piroctone Olamine used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: anti-seborrheic, preservative.

What is Piroctone Olamine called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 피록톤올아민.

Which K-beauty products contain Piroctone Olamine?

9 products we checked list it, for example Ryo BEST-Ryo Root:Gen Scalp Essence 80ml, VT Cosmetics PDRN Reedle Shot Scalp Shampoo, COSRX PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo.

What is the CAS number of Piroctone Olamine?

CAS 50650-76-5 (from official records).

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