Allowed in EU

Formyl Morpholine

A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

4-Formylmorpholine

What does it do?

Formyl Morpholine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Formyl Morpholine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Formyl Morpholine?

Formyl Morpholine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-Formylmorpholine

Is Formyl Morpholine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Formyl Morpholine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Formyl Morpholine do in cosmetic products?

Formyl Morpholine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Formyl Morpholine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Formyl Morpholine is 4394-85-8.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 05/08/2016