Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde — a preservative and the active released by formaldehyde-donor preservatives — is classified carcinogenic to humans. (IARC Monographs, Vol. 100F)

An ANSES endocrine-disruptor candidate (SNPE2), classified Carc. 1B and prohibited in cosmetics. (ANSES — French national strategy on endocrine disruptors (SNPE2))

Carries an EU harmonised classification (Carc. 1B, Muta. 2, Skin Sens. 1A) — a definite (category 1A/1B) carcinogen, mutagen or reproductive toxicant under CLP Annex VI, index 605-001-00-5. A hazard classification, not proof of harm at the level used. (EU CLP Regulation Annex VI, Table 3 (harmonised classification, ECHA export))

No EU-regulated hazard recognized for this ingredient.

No listed hazard trait recognized for this ingredient.

No prohibited or high-risk classification for this ingredient.