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Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate (SHMG)


Origin:
Synthetic.
Risks to the environment :
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INCI name:
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate.
Where to find it / them? :
Creams, styling gels, toning lotions, fixing sprays, mascaras, deodorants.
Function:
Preservative, hair conditioner.
Risks to health:
potential allergen, potential skin and eye irritant, suspected carcinogen, suspected mutagen (formaldehyde releaser).
More information :
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Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 0.5% in finished cosmetic products to rinse. Do not use if the theoretical maximum releasable concentration of formaldehyde from any source in the mixture as marketed is ≥ 0.1% w/w.