Formaldehyde Releasers.
Also known as: DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15, bronopol, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
A group of preservatives that work by slowly releasing small amounts of formaldehyde over time.
Global status.
How formaldehyde releasers is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Not banned but restricted under MoCRA 2022; products must be safe as used.
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Free formaldehyde max 0.2%; must label 'contains formaldehyde' if >0.05%.
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Mirrors EU; max 0.2% free formaldehyde with labeling.
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Max 0.2% free formaldehyde; 0.1% in oral/aerosol products.
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Max 0.2% as preservative under MHLW positive list.
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Max 0.2% free formaldehyde.
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Concentration limits per NICNAS scheduling.
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Max 0.2% free formaldehyde; must be declared on label.
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ANVISA max 0.2% as preservative; banned above 0.2% in hair straightening.
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Max 0.2% as preservative under BIS standards.
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Max 0.2% free formaldehyde with labeling, aligned with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Effective and inexpensive broad-spectrum preservatives that prevent bacterial and fungal growth in water-based formulations.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use formaldehyde releasers. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.