What is the NOAEL for Paraformaldehyde?
Paraformaldehyde has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is Y19UC83H8E UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Paraformaldehyde
Also known as: Paraform, Caswell No. 633, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 043002, Oilstop, Halowax, Paraformaldehydum (+7 more)
CAS 30525-89-4
Paraformaldehyde (CAS 30525-89-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.
SOURCE
noael studies public
NOAEL studies
10
SOURCE
chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
SOURCE
eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
SOURCE
DSSTox identifiers
15 fields
Name
Paraformaldehyde
CAS Number
30525-89-4
DTXSID
DTXSID8034798
Synonyms
ParaformCaswell No. 633EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 043002Oilstop, HalowaxParaformaldehydumParaformic aldehydePolymerised formaldehydePolyoxymethylene glycolUNII-Y19UC83H8EGranuformPFATransFix
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
SOURCE
ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS Signal Word | DANGER |
| GHS Hazard Statements | Flammable solid Harmful if swallowed Fatal if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergic skin reaction |
| Short-term Effects | The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. |
| Long-term Effects | Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. See Notes. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. |
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
SOURCE
EPA CPDat
6 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides | European Commission | CPCat |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides | Commission of the European Communities | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| active_ingredient; Pesticides | MN Department of Agriculture Pesticide Sales Database | CPCat |
| banned; Europe; Personal care | European Commission | CosIng |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
SOURCE
NOAEL studies
Showing 10 of 10 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y19UC83H8E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| Y19UC83H8E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| Y19UC83H8E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| Y19UC83H8E | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 1 | unitless | GHS Classification | Ocular | Rabbit | NTP_ICE_eye_irritation |
| 1 | unitless | GHS Classification | Ocular | Rabbit | NTP_ICE_eye_irritation |
| 1 | unitless | GHS Classification | Ocular | Rabbit | NTP_ICE_eye_irritation |
| 1 | unitless | GHS Classification | Ocular | Rabbit | NTP_ICE_eye_irritation |
| 1.07 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP_ICE_acute_inhalation |
| =70000 | ppm | LEL | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_DOE_Protective_Action_Criteria |
Showing 10 of 10 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
SOURCE
AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
SOURCE
CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Paraformaldehyde?
Paraformaldehyde appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), active_ingredient; Pesticides, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Paraformaldehyde used in cosmetics?
Yes, Paraformaldehyde is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Paraformaldehyde. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Paraformaldehyde come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Is Paraformaldehyde used outside industrial chemicals?
Paraformaldehyde also appears in cosmetics databases.