Film Former
POLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A melamine-formaldehyde resin — a synthetic polymer that can release residual formaldehyde, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen and strong sensitizer. Not recommended for skin-contact cosmetics.
Skin benefits
- Used as film former or hardness modifier in some specialty cosmetics
Known concerns
- Melamine-formaldehyde polymer — can release residual formaldehyde
- Formaldehyde is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen
- Sensitization risk
- Inappropriate for skin-contact cosmetics with current EU stance on formaldehyde releasers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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