이 원료는 다음의 구조를 갖는 치환된 아미노산의 소듐염이다.

Sodium N-(hydroxymethyl)glycinate: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate is an antimicrobial preservative that works by forming formaldehyde in cosmetic products. People exposed to such formaldehyde-releasing ingredients may develop a formaldehyde allergy or an allergy to the ingredient itself. In the U.S. approximately 20% of cosmetics and personal care products contain a formaldehyde-releaser and the frequency of contact allergy to these ingredients is much higher among Americans compared to studies in Europe.

本品は、アミノ酸誘導体のナトリウム塩であり、次の化学式で表される。