Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile

What is Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin?

Film-former in nail polish. Part of the 'toxic trio'. Can cause eyelid dermatitis from nail contact.

Allergy & Safety Information

Formaldehyde Resin is classified as a high-risk ingredient. It is a known cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Individuals with sensitive skin or a history of contact allergies should avoid products containing this ingredient. A patch test is recommended before first use of any product containing Formaldehyde Resin.

This ingredient is classified as high risk from an allergenicity perspective. It is a recognised cause of allergic contact dermatitis with a relatively high sensitisation rate in patch-tested populations. People with a history of skin reactions to cosmetics, or with conditions such as eczema or sensitive skin, should exercise particular caution.

How to Identify Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin in Products

Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.

Product types to prioritise checking: Nail polish. These product categories are the most common sources of Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin exposure based on formulation data.

Not sure if your products contain Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin and other allergens automatically.

Cross-Reactions

If you react to Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, you may also react to:

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