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BENZYLHEMIFORMAL

Methanol, (phenylmethoxy)-

BENZYLHEMIFORMAL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/55.

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Inventory details for BENZYLHEMIFORMAL

INCI name

BENZYLHEMIFORMAL

Description

Methanol, (phenylmethoxy)-

Key data

CAS
14548-60-8
EC
238-588-8
Restriction
V/55
Function
PRESERVATIVE

How BENZYLHEMIFORMAL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BENZYLHEMIFORMAL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BENZYLHEMIFORMAL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BENZYLHEMIFORMAL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for BENZYLHEMIFORMAL reads: "V/55". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BENZYLHEMIFORMAL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 14548-60-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for BENZYLHEMIFORMAL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for BENZYLHEMIFORMAL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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