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Is Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea vegetarian?

Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea

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Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea is a synthetic resin formed from the reaction of urea, melamine, and formaldehyde, used as a film-forming or texturizing agent in cosmetics.

Also known as Urea/melamine/formaldehyde reaction product
INCI name Polyoxymethylene Melamine Urea
CosIng ID 58744
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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