Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Contact allergic reactions expected in individuals with formaldehyde sensitization. Being a formaldehyde donor, the same carcinogenicity and sensitization concerns as other FA releasers apply.. Dual-function ingredient - delivers antimicrobial preservation via FA release while also forming a protective film on skin, hair, or nails.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DMHF safe in cosmetics?
Contact allergic reactions expected in individuals with formaldehyde sensitization. Being a formaldehyde donor, the same carcinogenicity and sensitization concerns as other FA releasers apply.. Dual-function ingredient - delivers antimicrobial preservation via FA release while also forming a protective film on skin, hair, or nails. The EU classifies DMHF as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DMHF allowed in the EU?
DMHF EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.05%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DMHF do in cosmetics?
DMHF functions as: Antimicrobial (formaldehyde donor), film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9065-13-8 / 26811-08-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for DMHF?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check DMHF compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is DMHF in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for DMHF in your formulation.