Glyoxal

Glyoxal

AKA “107-22-2, Ethanedial, oxaldehyde, Oxalaldehyde, 1, 2-Ethanedione, Biformyl, Diformyl, Biformal, Oxal”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Glyoxal

AKA: 107-22-2, Ethanedial, Oxaldehyde, Oxalaldehyde, 1, 2-Ethanedione, Biformyl, Diformyl, Biformal

Ingredient · Antimicrobial · EWG: 9

Synthetic

Preservative

Fragrance

Not Clean

Based on the available data, the CIR Panel concludes that Glyoxal is safe for use in products intended to be applied to the nail at concentrations ≤ 1.25%. The available data are insufficient to support the safety for other uses.

Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C2H2O2

Mol. Weight

58.04

CAS #

107-22-2

Form

Liquid

State

Glyoxal appears as yellow crystals melting at15 °C. Hence often encountered as a light yellow liquid with a weak sour odor. Vapor has a green color and burns with a violet flame.

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Fights Bacteria

Traditional Use

A synthetic organic compound developed in the 19th century for industrial uses. Adopted in cosmetics in the 20th century as a preservative and cross-linking agent in hair care and nail products.