Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol
A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Formaldehyde, polymer with 1,3-benzenediol
What does it do?
Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 22). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol?
Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Formaldehyde, polymer with 1,3-benzenediol
Is Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol do in cosmetic products?
Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming.
What is the CAS number of Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyoxymethylene Resorcinol is 24969-11-7.
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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: 19/04/2018