Widely used in the cosmetics and personal care industry as a sterilising preservative for conditioner, shampoo, and other daily chemical products.
Uses
DMDM Hydantoin is used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and personal care industry, and is also used in herbicides, polymer, colour photography, adhesives, latex paints, cutting oils, floor waxes and inks, among others.
Benefits
• Acts as a preservative
• Retards microbial growth
• Used in a wide variety of products
Usage Rate
Used as a preservative in cosmetic products at concentrations up to 1% and in industrial applications at up to 2%.
Strengths
Has excellent antimicrobial properties.
Caution
DMDM Hydantoin is a cosmetic preservative belonging to the formaldehyde-releasing agent family. It is a clear colourless liquid with a mild odour and is one of the most commonly used preservative compounds in cosmetics.
DMDM Hydantoin is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, effective against fungi, yeast, and gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It helps personal care items stay fresh for long periods by stopping or slowing down the growth of potentially harmful fungi, yeast, and bacteria. It has a high solubility in water and is considered a “formaldehyde donor", which means that it releases a small amount of formaldehyde overtime to help keep products fresh and free from contaminants.