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Residual oils (petroleum)

Korean: 석유 잔류 오일 · CAS 93821-66-0 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/965

Conditions: Residual oils (petroleum)

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · 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 Residual oils (petroleum) 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	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

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

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Residual oils (petroleum) 석유 잔류 오일

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 Residual oils (petroleum) banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “Residual oils (petroleum)”

Is Residual oils (petroleum) 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 Residual oils (petroleum) 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 Residual oils (petroleum) called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 석유 잔류 오일.

What is the CAS number of Residual oils (petroleum)?

CAS 93821-66-0 (from official records).