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Mexoryl SX (ecamsule) (Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid)

Korean: 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드 · CAS 92761-26-7 · Functions: light stabilizer, uv absorber, uv filter

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Approved UV filter MFDS restricted ingredients (UV filter)

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 산으로서 10%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Approved UV filter Annex VI/7

Maximum: 10%(as acid)

Source: EU CosIng — Annex VI · checked Oct 16, 2026

US United States (FDA)

Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active M020 (not listed)

Conditions: Permitted as a UV filter elsewhere, but not on the FDA list of sunscreen active ingredients (§M020.10). It cannot be the active ingredient of a sunscreen marketed in the U.S. under the monograph.

Source: FDA OTC Monograph M020 (sunscreens) · checked Oct 16, 2026

This is a UV filter. In the U.S., sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, so a filter must be on the FDA's list of permitted sunscreen actives to be used in a sunscreen sold there. Compare all filters on Sunscreen filters: Korea vs EU vs U.S.

Other markets

How Mexoryl SX (ecamsule) 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.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 10%(산으로 계산)
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 10% (expressed as acid) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 10% (산으로서)
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)】 : 10 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하지 않고 씻어내지 않는 화장품 - Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away)】 : 10 g * 【100g당 최대 배합량 (점막에 사용하는 화장품 - Cosmetics...
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 用途(용도) : 防曬劑 (자외선차단제) * 배합한도 : 10% (以acid 計) 10% (산으로서 계산할 때)
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : ≤ 10%
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 10% (expresado como ácido) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 10% (산으로서)
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : 10% (expresado como ácido) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 10% (산으로서)

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026

Products listing Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)

Also listed as

TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드 Mexoryl SX

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.

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