Korean: 트라이에탄올아민 · Functions: buffering, fragrance, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying
Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients
Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 사용 후 씻어내지 않는 제품에 2.5%
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026
Restricted Annex III/62
Maximum: (a) 2.5%
Conditions: Product type: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 16, 2026
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
How Triethanolamine 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 제품 (b)씻어내는 제품 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a)총량 2.5% * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 니트로화 시스템과 함께 사용하지 않고,니트로아소민의 생성되지 않도록 하고,최저순도:99%원료중 2차 알킬아민의 최대함량은0.5%,제품중 최대함량은 50μg/kg이며 질산염이 없는 용기에 보존 |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) non-rinse-off products (b) other products * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 2.5% * 【Restrictions】 Other... |
| BR Brazil | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 2.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and... |
| AR Argentina | Restricted | MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 씻어내지 않는 제품 (b) 기타 제품 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : (a) 2.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : (a) 2.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and... |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 16, 2026
TRIETHANOLAMINE 트라이에탄올아민
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) 2.5%. 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: buffering, fragrance, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 트라이에탄올아민.
13 products we checked list it, for example Missha 4D Mascara, JMsolution Active Golden Caviar Nourishing Mask (10 Sheets), JMsolution Active Jellyfish Vital Mask (10 Sheets).