Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine: is it allowed in sunscreen? Korea vs US vs EU
Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine is an organic (chemical) UV filter covering UVA. It is not on Korea's list of approved UV filters. In the United States it is not an approved sunscreen active ingredient, so US sunscreens cannot use it. In the EU it is allowed (up to 10%).
| INCI name | Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine |
|---|---|
| Also known as | — |
| Name on Korean labels | 비스-(다이에틸아미노하이드록시벤조일벤조일)피페라진 |
| CAS number | 919803-06-8 |
| Protects against | UVA |
Where Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine is allowed — country by country
| Region | Status | Official conditions |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | |
| United States | — | Not on FDA's OTC sunscreen monograph (M020) — US sunscreens cannot use it as an active ingredient. |
| European Union | ✓ up to 10% | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 10% · Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 10% · Other : Only nanomaterials having the following characteristics are allowed: - Purity ≥ 97 % - Median particle size D50 (50 % of the number below this diameter): ≥ 50 nm of number size distribution. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end user’s lungs by inhalation. |
| Japan | — | |
| China | — | |
| Canada | — | |
| ASEAN | — | |
| Taiwan | — | |
| Brazil | — | |
| Argentina | — |
✓ = allowed as a UV filter, with the maximum concentration in the finished product. * = the limit depends on product type (see the filter page). ✗ = banned. — = no entry in the official list compiled by Korea's MFDS (for the US this means it is not an approved sunscreen active; for other regions, check the regulator's own list).
Source: Korea MFDS "Cosmetic ingredients with use restrictions" (international regulations compiled by MFDS, data.go.kr), refreshed weekly; US changes checked against FDA orders (October 2026). Regulations change — confirm with the regulator before formulating or importing.
Checking a Korean sunscreen
Korean ingredient lists use the Korean name above (비스-(다이에틸아미노하이드록시벤조일벤조일)피페라진). To check that a Korean sunscreen is officially registered with its SPF/PA, search the MFDS registry.