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FORMALDEHYDE

Formaldehyde

FORMALDEHYDE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1577.

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Inventory details for FORMALDEHYDE

INCI name

FORMALDEHYDE

INN name

formaldehyde solution

Description

Formaldehyde

Annex II Restriction reference
Entry 1577

Formaldehyde

CAS: 50-00-0
EC: 200-001-8

Key data

CAS
50-00-0
EC
200-001-8
Restriction
II/1577
Function
ANTIMICROBIALDENATURANTPRESERVATIVE

How FORMALDEHYDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists FORMALDEHYDE 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.

FORMALDEHYDE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions 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

FORMALDEHYDE 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 FORMALDEHYDE reads: "II/1577". 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, FORMALDEHYDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 50-00-0 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 FORMALDEHYDE

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

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