Korean: 퀴닌 · CAS 130-95-0 · Functions: denaturant, fragrance, hair conditioning
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 샴푸에 퀴닌염으로서 0.5%
∙ 헤어로션에 퀴닌염로서 0.2%
∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/21
Maximum: (a) 0.5% (as quinine base) (b) 0.2% (as quinine base)
Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair rinse-off products (b) Hair leave-on products
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 Quinine 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) 씻어내는 두발용품 (b) 씻어내지 않는 두발용품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 총량 0.5% (퀴닌으로 계산) (b) 총량 0.2% (퀴닌으로 계산) |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Shampoos (b) Hair lotions * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 샴푸 (b) 헤어 로션 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 0.5% calculated as quinine base (b) 0.2% calculated as quinine base * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Shampoos (a) (b) Hair lotions * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 샴푸 (a) - (b) 헤어 로션 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 0.5 % calculated as quinine b) 0.2 % calculated as quinine * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 퀴닌으로 계산했을때... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Shampoos (a) (b) Hair lotions * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 샴푸 (a) - (b) 헤어 로션 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a) 0.5 % calculated as quinine b) 0.2 % calculated as quinine * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 퀴닌으로 계산했을때... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
QUININE 퀴닌
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). The maximum allowed is (a) 0.5% · (b) 0.2%. 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: denaturant, fragrance, hair conditioning.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 퀴닌.
CAS 130-95-0 (from official records).