SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Conditioning. Also known as CAS 70161-44-3. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 70161-44-3
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe3 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex V
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0,5 %
- Conditions of use
- Max: 0,5 %
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex V
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Conditions of use
- Banned effective 2027-01-01 (HB 1047 Phase 2 - formaldehyde releasers)
Source: WA HB 1047 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act)
- Chemical name
- Hidroximetilamino acetato de sódio
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0,5%
Source: ANVISA RDC 528
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 0.5%
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5 %
- Conditions of use
- When used as preservatives in cosmetic products, the total amount of released free formaldehyde should not exceed 1000 ppm
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate ( / Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate)
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 %w/w.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate ( / Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate)
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 %w/w.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate ( / Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate)
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 %w/w.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate ( / Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate)
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 %w/w.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate ( / Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate)
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 %w/w.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl) glycinate ( / Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate)
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Conditions of use
- Not to be used unless it can be shown that the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is < 0.1 %w/w.
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC12 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
- Chemical name
- Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate; [formaldehyde released from sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate] if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, in the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- Sodium hydroxymethylamino acetate
- CAS
- 70161-44-3
- Max concentration
- 0.5%
- Other conditions
- Not to be used if the maximum theoretical concentration of releasable formaldehyde, irrespective of the source, if the mixture as placed on the market is ≥ 0,1 % w/w
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 V)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE banned in any country?
Yes, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Washington. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE in cosmetics?
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.
Can I use SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE in cosmetics?
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Washington. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.
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Check Ingredients FreeThis information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.