Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer

INCI: ACETYLENEDIUREA/FORMALDEHYDE/TOSYLAMIDE CROSSPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer)
Function
Film forming agent
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.1%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Historically used in nail products (tosylamide/formaldehyde resin family). No specific FDA ban, but CIR has flagged formaldehyde-releasing ingredients.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Major concern due to formaldehyde release. Formaldehyde is classified as Carcinogenic 1B and Skin Sensitizer 1. Not recommended for COSMOS/ECOCERT formulations and banned in many free-from retailer policies. Free formaldehyde must be verified below 0.1% with warning required if above 0.05% per Annex V.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?

Major concern due to formaldehyde release. Formaldehyde is classified as Carcinogenic 1B and Skin Sensitizer 1. Not recommended for COSMOS/ECOCERT formulations and banned in many free-from retailer policies. Free formaldehyde must be verified below 0.1% with warning required if above 0.05% per Annex V. The EU classifies Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?

Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?

Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer functions as: Film forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acetylenediurea/Formaldehyde/Tosylamide Crosspolymer?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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