Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate (Suttocide A)

Updated: March 7th, 2010 |

*QUESTIONS*	*ANSWERS*
*What is this chemical?*	Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate or Suttocide A is an aqueous solution that decomposes to sodium glycinate and then formaldehyde. Sodium hydroxy-methylglycinate is the sodium salt of the substituted amino acid that conforms to the formula.
*What is its purpose?*	Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate is derived from amino acids and used as a skin and hair conditioning agent, and to a lesser extent as a preservative.
*Where is it found?*	facial moisturizer/treatment shampoo/conditioners makeup remover around-eye cream moisturizer anti-aging styling gel/lotion hair relaxer baby wipes

HEALTH CONCERNS

Is this chemical a carcinogen? No

How can it affect me? Sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate is known to cause moderate skin and eye irritation, and is also know as a moderate sensitizer. In an aqueous solution, sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate is decomposed to release formaldehyde. The decomposition of sodium hydroxymethyl glycinate, e.g. sodium glycinate cannot be considered harmful, unless you are sensitive or allergic to formaldehyde. Maximum authorized concentration in cosmetic products is 0.5%.

Are there controversial issues? Please read more about Formaldehydes and Formaldehyde Releasers.

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate (Suttocide A)

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