BENZYLHEMIFORMAL
Methanol, (phenylmethoxy)-
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
BENZYLHEMIFORMAL
Chemical name
Methanol, (phenylmethoxy)-
Chemical / IUPAC name
Benzyloxymethanol; benzyl hydroxyoxymethan
Maximum concentration
0.15%
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
SCCS opinions
Opinion on The Determination of certain Formaldehyde Releasers in Cosmetic Products,Opinion on Benzylhemiformal,SCIENTIFIC ADVICE ON the threshold for the warning ‘contains formaldehyde’ in Annex V, preamble point 2 for formaldehyde-releasing substances
Identified ingredients
BENZYLHEMIFORMAL
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