Korean: 과붕산나트륨 · CAS 13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10] · Functions: oral care, oxidising
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
<기타배합한도>
∙ 두발용 제품류에 과산화수소로서 3%
∙ 손톱경화용 제품에 과산화수소로서 2%
∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
<염모제>
∙ 염모제(탈염탈색 포함)에서 과산화수소로서 7.0 %
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/1396
Conditions: Borates, tetraborates, octaborates and boric acid salts and esters, including: Disodium octaborate anhydrous [1] Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate [2] 2-Aminoethanol, monoester with boric acid [3] 2-Hydroxypropyl ammonium dihydrogen orthoborate [4] Potassium borate, boric acid potassium salt [5] Trioctyldodecyl borate [6] Zinc borate [7] Sodium borate, disodium tetraborate anhydrous; boric acid, sodium salt [8] Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate [9] Orthoboric acid, sodium salt [10] Disodium tetraborate decahydrate; borax decahydrate [11] Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate; borax pentahydrate [12]
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/1397
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026
Restricted Annex III/12
Maximum: (a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released (b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released (c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released (d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released (e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, present or released (f) 2 % of H2O2, present or released
Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair products (b) Skin products (c) Nail hardening products (d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products (e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products (f) Products intended for eyelashes (e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. (f) For professional use only
Required label warning: (a) (f) Wear suitable gloves (a) (b) (c) (e) Contains hydrogen peroxide Avoid contact with eyes Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them. (e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage. Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age. To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured. Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use. f) To be printed on the label: ‘For professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains hydrogen peroxide
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA
Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added; boron substances group (b)(19) incl. 'Borates, tetraborates, octaborates, and boric acid salts and esters, including' the named ones (list is non-exhaustive for (C))
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 17, 2026
How Sodium Perborate is treated in 7 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)두발제품 (b)피부제품 (c)손발톱강화제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 12%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) (b)총량 4%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) (c)총량 2%(함유되어있거나 방출되는 H2O2로 계산) * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : (a)장갑 착용 : 과산화수소 함유, 눈 부위 접촉 금지, 눈에 들어갔을 경우 즉시 물로 닦아내야 함. (b)과산화수소 함유: 눈 부위 접촉 금지, 눈에... |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | — |
| JP Japan | Restricted | — |
| TW Taiwan | Restricted | — |
| CA Canada | Restricted | 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : Oral products containing peroxides or peroxide-generating compounds: Manufacturers should have the following information on hand as it may be requested by Health Canada: 1. A laboratory report providing pH of the product as applied to tooth or teeth. Section 13 of the Cosmetic Regulations requires that the pH is greater than or equal to 4.0 2.... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Boric Acid, borates and tetraborates> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a)Talc (b) Products for oral hygiene (c) Other products (excluding bath products and hair undulation) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 탤크에 (b) 구강 위생 제품에 (c) 기타 제품에(목욕용 제품 및 헤어 운듈레이션 제품은 제외) *... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): <배합한도 : Boric Acid, borates and tetraborates> * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a)Talc (b) Products for oral hygiene (c) Other products (excluding bath products and hair undulation) * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 탤크에 (b) 구강 위생 제품에 (c) 기타 제품에(목욕용 제품 및 헤어 운듈레이션 제품은 제외) *... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
SODIUM PERBORATE 과붕산나트륨
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 “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II). The same records also list it as: Restricted.
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ().
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: oral care, oxidising.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 과붕산나트륨.
CAS 13517-20-9 [1], 37244-98-7 [2], 10486-00-7 [3], — [4], 15120-21-5 [5], 7632-04-4/10332-33-9/10486-00-7 [6], 11138-47-9 [7], 12040-72-1 [8], 10332-33-9 [9], 121-43-7 [10] (from official records).