Urea
Urea appeared in 1 launches and news items this week — INCI name, aliases, related regulation and examples.
Key facts
Names
INCI：Urea
Chinese: 尿素、脲、尿素霜
Also called: carbamide, urea cream
Group: humectant
Mentions this week
1
Where it appeared this week
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Related regulation
🇺🇸 Washington State bans 25 formaldehyde-releasing substances, a first among US states
What happens · what to do
Under WAC 173-339-110, 25 formaldehyde-releasing substances will be banned in cosmetics. The list includes DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea and bronopol, which are widely used as low-cost preservatives in products such as cotton pads, wet wipes and sheet-mask essences, so these categories are the most affected. A new definition of 'intentionally added' takes effect on the same date.
What to do: Products sold in Washington State, and products using a single US-wide formula, should switch preservative systems before 1 January 2027 (alternatives include phenoxyethanol with ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol and hydroxyacetophenone). Preservative changes involve formulation and stability work with long lead times, so brands and manufacturers should start early.
Source: WAC 173-339-110
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