Is Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine safe in cosmetics?
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine
INCI: METHOXYPOLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine (CAS 68002-20-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding (ensures cohesion of powdered products); Film Forming (produces a. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding (ensures cohesion of powdered products); Film Forming (produces a continuous film on skin, hair, nails)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited or restricted; cosmetic ingredients are generally allowed unless listed in 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Film former
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine.
Chemical Function
Film former
Binder
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Solvent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine allowed in the EU?
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine do in cosmetics?
Methoxypolyoxymethylene Melamine functions as: Binding (ensures cohesion of powdered products); Film Forming (produces a continuous film on skin, hair, nails). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68002-20-0.
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