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Fact Sheet: Benzylhemiformal
INCI name:
Benzylhemiformal.
Function:
Preservative.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.15% of the finished product.
Where to find it / them? :
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Risks to health:
Potential allergen, potential skin irritant (formaldehyde releaser).
Risks to the environment :
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More information :
Only allowed in rinse-off products. Prohibited in aerosols for their proven carcinogenic effect by respiratory route.