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METHOXYPOLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE

Definition

1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde, methylated

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGHolds powders togetherBINDING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

METHOXYPOLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINEINCI메톡시폴리옥시메틸렌멜라민Korean label name (MFDS standard)1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde, methylatedSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
68002-20-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID401011391

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Vapour density
5.4
Relative density
(1.47~2.00)
Molecular weight
156.148

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 8 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Binder3
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • Sizing agent1
  • Solvent1
  • Fragrance1
  • Film former1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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