Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea

INCI: POLYOXYMETHYLENE CYANOGUANIDINE UREA

CAS Number
Not confirmed (condensation product of urea, formaldehyde, cyanoguanidine)
Function
Film forming; Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; subject to upcoming formaldehyde regulation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Formaldehyde backbone; CIR concluded polyoxymethylene urea class is safe provided free formaldehyde โ‰ค 0.2%; patch testing recommended for sensitive individuals

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea safe in cosmetics?

Formaldehyde backbone; CIR concluded polyoxymethylene urea class is safe provided free formaldehyde โ‰ค 0.2%; patch testing recommended for sensitive individuals The EU classifies Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea allowed in the EU?

Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea do in cosmetics?

Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine Urea functions as: Film forming; Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed (condensation product of urea, formaldehyde, cyanoguanidine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyoxymethylene Cyanoguanidine 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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