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Xylene

Korean: 자일렌 · Functions: fragrance, perfuming, solvent

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS prohibited ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
다만, 화장품 원료의 제조공정에서 용매로 사용되었으나 완전히 제거할 수 없는 잔류용매로서 화장품법 시행규칙 [별표 3] 자. 손발톱용 제품류 중 1), 2), 3), 5)에 해당하는 제품 중 0.01%이하, 기타 제품 중 0.002% 이하인 경우 제외

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

Xylene 자일렌

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 Xylene banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Xylene banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). It is not a general ban; see the condition on the ingredient page.

Is Xylene 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 Xylene used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, perfuming, solvent.

What is Xylene called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 자일렌.