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Is 0.1% formalin (370ppm formaldehyde) safe in baby shampoo and body wash?
I am making a baby shampoo with 3% SLES+ 0.75% CAPB active surfactants at 4:1 ratio. The pH is 5 and it is preserved with 0.1% formalin.
My question: is 0.1% formalin (370ppm formaldehyde) safe for babies when used in baby shampoo and body wash?
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4 Replies
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The CIR Expert Panel concluded that formaldehyde and
methylene glycol are safe for use in cosmetics when formulated
to ensure use at the minimal effective concentration, but in no
case should the formalin (note 1) concentration exceed 0.2%
(w/w), which would be 0.074% (w/w) calculated as formaldehyde or 0.118% (w/w) calculated as methylene glycol.
https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS547.pdf -
PhilGeis said:The CIR Expert Panel concluded that formaldehyde and
methylene glycol are safe for use in cosmetics when formulated
to ensure use at the minimal effective concentration, but in no
case should the formalin (note 1) concentration exceed 0.2%
(w/w), which would be 0.074% (w/w) calculated as formaldehyde or 0.118% (w/w) calculated as methylene glycol.
https://online.personalcarecouncil.org/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS547.pdfThanks
That is a good news that 0.1% formalin is safe for babies. -
Be aware - don’t see it listed in Annex V - Cosmetic Directive
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/pdf/COSING_Annex%20V_v2.pdf -
PhilGeis said:Be aware - don’t see it listed in Annex V - Cosmetic Directive
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/pdf/COSING_Annex%20V_v2.pdfThanks