Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Urea/melamine/formaldehyde reaction product
What does it do?
Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
EU regulatory status
Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea 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 Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea?
Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Urea/melamine/formaldehyde reaction product
Is Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea do in cosmetic products?
Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.
What is the CAS number of Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea is 25036-13-9.
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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: 15/10/2010