Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Formaldehyde-releasing antimicrobial with skin, eye, and respiratory irritation potential (GHS H315/H319/H335); EU formaldehyde-releaser labeling may apply if free formaldehyde exceeds 0.05%; limited published dermal safety data available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole safe in cosmetics?
Formaldehyde-releasing antimicrobial with skin, eye, and respiratory irritation potential (GHS H315/H319/H335); EU formaldehyde-releaser labeling may apply if free formaldehyde exceeds 0.05%; limited published dermal safety data available. The EU classifies Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole allowed in the EU?
Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole do in cosmetics?
Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole functions as: Antimicrobial (formaldehyde releaser). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85264-33-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Hydroxymethyl Pyrazole?
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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