The Basics On Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
What is Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate?
Derived from amino acids and used as a skin- and hair-softening agent.
What are other names for Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate?
GLYCINE, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-, MONOSODIUM SALT, GLYCINE, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-, SODIUM SALT, GLYCINE, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-. MONOSODIUM SALT, HYDROXYMETHYLAMINOACETIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)- SODIUM SALT GLYCINE, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-. MONOSODIUM SALT GLYCINE, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)GLYCINE, SODIUM SALT, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE (FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER), SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SODIUM N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)GLYCINATE, SODIUM SALT GLYCINE, N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-, and SODIUM SALT N-(HYDROXYMETHYL)GLYCINE
What is Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate used for?
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate is an antimicrobial preservative that works by forming formaldehyde in cosmetic products. People exposed to such formaldehyde-releasing ingredients may develop a formaldehyde allergy or an allergy to the ingredient itself.
How Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate is classified
Preservatives, Hydration
Recommendations for using Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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