Ingredient

FORMALDEHYDE

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 50-00-0
EINECS / EC 200-001-8
CosIng Ref 33948
Chemical Name formaldehyde
IUPAC Name —
Formula CH2O
Mol. Weight 30.026 g/mol
InChIKey WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function ANTIMICROBIAL
Secondary Functions DENATURANT; PRESERVATIVE

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 II/1577

Safety Profile

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