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Expert Verdict
Classified as a formaldehyde donor in certain conditions. Must comply with EU Annex V restrictions. Controversial in "clean beauty" positioning. Not COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible as preservative. Check labeling requirements for formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in target markets
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate safe in cosmetics?
Classified as a formaldehyde donor in certain conditions. Must comply with EU Annex V restrictions. Controversial in "clean beauty" positioning. Not COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible as preservative. Check labeling requirements for formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in target markets The EU classifies Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate functions as: Preservative (antimicrobial), Chelating Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 139-41-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate?
adequate 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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