Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine
INCI: TRIS(N-HYDROXYETHYL) HEXAHYDROTRIAZINE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🚨 Formaldehyde releaser — releases formaldehyde as active biocidal agent. Classified as bactericidal agent in industrial coolant applications. If used as preservative, subject to EU Annex V formaldehyde limits. Must be labeled "contains formaldehyde" if free FA exceeds 0.05%. Banned in aerosol products. COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine safe in cosmetics?
🚨 Formaldehyde releaser — releases formaldehyde as active biocidal agent. Classified as bactericidal agent in industrial coolant applications. If used as preservative, subject to EU Annex V formaldehyde limits. Must be labeled "contains formaldehyde" if free FA exceeds 0.05%. Banned in aerosol products. COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant The EU classifies Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine allowed in the EU?
Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine do in cosmetics?
Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine functions as: Fragrance functional, skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4719-04-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tris(N-Hydroxyethyl) Hexahydrotriazine?
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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