Is Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer
Also known as: Melamine, formaldehyde, toluenesulfonamide resin, ar-Methylbenzenesulfonamide, polymer with formaldehyde and 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde and ar-methylbenzenesulfonamide
INCI: FORMALDEHYDE/MELAMINE/TOSYLAMIDE COPOLYMER
Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer (CAS 39277-28-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming (nail lacquer resin). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming (nail lacquer resin)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — listed in nail products; MoCRA does not specifically restrict this copolymer. Washington State (effective 2027) restricts 25 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer.
Known Synonyms
Melamine, formaldehyde, toluenesulfonamide resin
ar-Methylbenzenesulfonamide, polymer with formaldehyde and 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde and ar-methylbenzenesulfonamide
Chemical Function
Film former
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Formaldehyde/Melamine/Tosylamide Copolymer functions as: Film forming (nail lacquer resin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39277-28-6.
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