Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential formaldehyde donor requiring free formaldehyde testing per ISO 17226 or HPLC-DNPH; subject to EU Annex V Entry 5 labeling obligations if formaldehyde exceeds 0.05% with mandatory warning above 0.001%; banned in Japan if formaldehyde release exceeds regulatory threshold; not compliant with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards due to melamine-formaldehyde chemistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Potential formaldehyde donor requiring free formaldehyde testing per ISO 17226 or HPLC-DNPH; subject to EU Annex V Entry 5 labeling obligations if formaldehyde exceeds 0.05% with mandatory warning above 0.001%; banned in Japan if formaldehyde release exceeds regulatory threshold; not compliant with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards due to melamine-formaldehyde chemistry. The EU classifies Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer functions as: Film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (crosslinked polymer) [^1_3].
What is the Margin of Safety for Benzoguanamine/Formaldehyde/Melamine Crosspolymer?
adequate 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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