A synthetic resin of toluenesulfonamide, melamine and formaldehyde, used as a film former.
What it is
Formaldehyde/melamine/tosylamide copolymer is a polymer of toluenesulfonamide (tosylamide) with formaldehyde and melamine (1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine). Resins of this type are typical of nail polishes. CosIng lists it as a film-forming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as nail polishes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the proportions of the monomers or the molecular weight.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.