Is Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea safe in cosmetics?
Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea
INCI: BUTYLATED POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA
Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea (CAS 68002-19-7 (butylated urea-formaldehyde resin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film former; viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film former; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Requires formaldehyde release testing; MoS must be calculated based on measured free formaldehyde
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea allowed in the EU?
Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea do in cosmetics?
Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea functions as: Film former; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68002-19-7 (butylated urea-formaldehyde resin).
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