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Is Reaction Products of Paraformaldehyde with 2-Hydroxypropylamine (1:1) vegan?

Reaction Products of Paraformaldehyde with 2-Hydroxypropylamine (1:1)

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This is a synthetic formaldehyde-releasing preservative formed from the reaction of paraformaldehyde with 2-hydroxypropylamine, used industrially as a slow-release biocide, also known as HPT.

Also known as HPT
INCI name Reaction Products of Paraformaldehyde with 2-Hydroxypropylamine (1:1)
CosIng ID 97924
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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