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Is Polyoxymethylene Urea vegetarian?

Polyoxymethylene Urea

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Polyoxymethylene Urea is a synthetic resin formed from the reaction of urea with formaldehyde, used in cosmetics and coatings.

Also known as 9011-05-6, Urea, reaction products with formaldehyde
INCI name Polyoxymethylene Urea
CAS number 68611-64-3
EC number 271-898-1
CosIng ID 79100
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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