Korean: 폴리아크릴아마이드 · Functions: antistatic, binding, film forming
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 바디화장품에 잔류 아크릴아마이드로서 0.00001%,
∙ 기타 제품에 잔류 아크릴아마이드로서 0.00005%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/66
Conditions: Product type: (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.1mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide content 0.5mg/kg
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Polyacrylamide is treated in 4 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 | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)씻어내지 않는 유형의 피부보호제품 (b)기타제품 * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : (a) 아크릴아마이드의 최대잔유량 0.1mg/kg (b) 아크릴아마이드의 최대잔유량 0.5mg/kg |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Body-care leave-on products (b) Other cosmetic products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 바디 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : (a) Maximum residual acrylamide content; 0.1 mg/kg (b) Maximum residual acrylamide... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for body care that not rinse (b) other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 바디 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : a) residual acrylamide Maximum content: 0.1 mg / kg. b) Maximum residual... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for body care that not rinse (b) other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 바디 케어 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : a) residual acrylamide Maximum content: 0.1 mg / kg. b) Maximum residual... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
POLYACRYLAMIDE 폴리아크릴아마이드
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 “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antistatic, binding, film forming.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리아크릴아마이드.
5 products we checked list it, for example Missha Glow Skin Balm, SKIN1004 Hyalu-Teca Firming Cream, Neogen Probiotics Youth Repair Cream.