Polyoxymethylene Melamine
Polyoxymethylene Melamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE |
| Function | FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9003-08-1 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Nail |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Nail Care 50%General Moisturizers 25%Essences 12.5%Toners 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyoxymethylene Melamine do in skincare?
- Polyoxymethylene Melamine functions as a film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyoxymethylene Melamine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyoxymethylene Melamine?
- It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (50% of its uses).
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