Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea

INCI: BUTYLATED POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA

CAS Number
68002-19-7 (butylated urea-formaldehyde resin)
Function
Film former; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Minor concerns related to formaldehyde release; requires testing and MoS calculation prior to use.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea safe in cosmetics?

Minor concerns related to formaldehyde release; requires testing and MoS calculation prior to use. The EU classifies Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butylated Polyoxymethylene Urea?

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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