Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer
INCI: DIMETHYLOL UREA/PHENOL/SODIUM PHENOLSULFONATE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Dimethylol urea moiety is a known formaldehyde donor. Potential for free formaldehyde release must be quantified per EU Annex V entry 5 limits (0.2% free formaldehyde in finished product). Sensitization risk linked to both formaldehyde release and phenol-sulfonate backbone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Dimethylol urea moiety is a known formaldehyde donor. Potential for free formaldehyde release must be quantified per EU Annex V entry 5 limits (0.2% free formaldehyde in finished product). Sensitization risk linked to both formaldehyde release and phenol-sulfonate backbone. The EU classifies Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 220604-23-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylol Urea/Phenol/Sodium Phenolsulfonate Copolymer?
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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