Fact Sheet: Benzylhemiformal

INCI name:   Benzylhemiformal.

Function:   Preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 0.15% of the finished product.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   /

Health risks:   Potential allergen, potential skin irritant (formaldehyde releaser).

Environmental risks:   /

Alternative :  

Additional information:   Only allowed in rinse-off products. Prohibited in aerosols for their proven carcinogenic effect by respiratory route.