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Is Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin vegetarian?

Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin

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Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin is a synthetic polymeric resin formed from p-toluenesulfonamide and formaldehyde, used as a plasticizer and film-forming agent in nail polishes. Its use has declined due to associations with allergic contact dermatitis.

Also known as TSFR
INCI name Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin
CosIng ID 80289
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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