Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

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Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate is a preservative used in personal care products. It is in a class of chemicals known as formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

Sources of Exposure: Personal care products and cosmetics

Health Impacts: According to the European Chemicals Agency, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate may cause cancer, is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation, is harmful if inhaled, is suspected of causing genetic defects, causes skin irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction, and may cause respiratory irritation. 

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