Is Polyoxymethylene Melamine safe in cosmetics?
Polyoxymethylene Melamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Also known as: Melamine polymer with formaldehyde
INCI: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE
Polyoxymethylene Melamine (CAS 9003-08-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bulking; Film forming (melamine-formaldehyde resin). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bulking; Film forming (melamine-formaldehyde resin)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; listed in US formaldehyde restriction notification
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polyoxymethylene Melamine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Dispersing agent
Film former
Fragrance
Surface modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polyoxymethylene Melamine.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Melamine polymer with formaldehyde
Chemical Function
Dispersing agent
Film former
Binder
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyoxymethylene Melamine allowed in the EU?
Polyoxymethylene Melamine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyoxymethylene Melamine do in cosmetics?
Polyoxymethylene Melamine functions as: Bulking; Film forming (melamine-formaldehyde resin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-08-1.
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