Description: A formaldehyde releaser, formaldehyde donor or formaldehyde-releasing preservative is a chemical compound that slowly releases formaldehyde. Formaldehyde-releasers are added to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life. They are found in cosmetics, toiletries, cleaning agents, adhesives, paints, lacquers and metalworking fluids. Formaldehyde‐releasers can be further defined as: Substances that release formaldehyde as a result of decomposition Chemicals synthesized from formaldehyde that may still contain residues of free formaldehyde such as melamine/formaldehyde and urea‐formaldehyde resins. Data were extracted from various sources and peer reviewed publications [1].

Number of Chemicals: 36