Polyoxymethylene Melamine

AKA: Melamine Formaldehyde Resin, Melamine Powder

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginSynthesized from formaldehyde and melamine through a condensation polymerization reaction to form a thermosetting resin. The resulting polymer is processed into fine powder particles suitable for cosmetic formulation applications.

Polyoxymethylene Melamine is a reaction product of melamine and formaldehyde

CAS #

9003-08-1

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Formaldehyde

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Insufficient data

Pregnancy

Caution

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Sephora Clean at Sephora Target Clean Whole Foods Premium Body Care The Detox Market Ulta Conscious Beauty Beauty Heroes CVS Clean Beauty MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

CIR Safety Findings

Sensitizer in Testing (CIR Panel)

CIR Panel statement on this ingredient / no individual studies in the report / plus 2 case reports (CIR 67)

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR