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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 6440-58-0
- EC No.
- 229-222-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Compositional Breakdown
Chemical Compound Breakdown % DMDM Hydantoin (equilibrium mixture) ~70% Water ~30% This composition is standardized to 55% active 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione [DMDMH]
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Attributes
- Low Free Formaldehyde (0.09% max.)
- Water-based solution of DMDM Hydantoin
- Excellent bactericide, mild fungicide
- Water-White Clarity
- Maximum Cost-Effective Preservation
- No Crystallization Problems
- Color Stability in Formulations
- Comprehensive Toxicology Package
- Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
- Suitable for a broad range of rinse-off and leave-on applications
- Compatible with cationic, anionic, nonionic systems
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- AP/Deo Applications
- Baby Care Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Application pH Range
- 2–10
- Use Level
- 0.1 – 0.6%
- Formulation Recommendations
- Wide pH range: 3–10
- Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic systems
- Add during cool down phase of process, where possible
- Short bursts of temperature are also acceptable, up to 80°C, in closed system
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble in
- Water
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Global Regulatory
Europe
- Listed in Annex V to Regulation EC/1223/2009
- Finished products containing DMDMH must be labeled with the
- warning “contains formaldehyde” if the (free) formaldehyde
- concentration exceeds 0.05%
- Maximum concentration 0.6% DMDMH
Japan
- Listed in the positive list
- The following warning must be labeled: “should not be used by
- infants or by people who are hypersensitive to formaldehyde.”
- Can be used at a level up to 0.3% DMDMH for rinse-off only
- Not permitted in oral products
United States
- Approved by CTFA for both rinse-off and leave-on applications;
- can be used at a level up to 0.6% DMDMH
- General
- Not for use in oral and lip products
Technical Details & Test Data
- Challenge Test Data in Protein Shampoo
Ingredient % wt/wt Sodium-Laurylethersulfate 35.0 Triethanol-Laurylsulfate 25.0 Cocodiethanolamide 3.0 Water, DI 36.0 Anhydrous protein 1.0 Preservative q.s. Total 100 - Efficacy
Microbiological Challenge Studies were run using various concentrations of Glydant® 2000 in various formulations to see efficacy on a mixed inoculum of bacteria and mixed fungi. All samples were inoculated at the beginning of the study, sampled at 24 hours, 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days.
Efficacy in the cream formulation Organism count (cfu/ml) / Contact time (days) Test Organisms 0 7 14 21 28 Mix Bacteria Glydant® 2000 0.05% 1.5 x 10^6 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10 Glydant® 2000 0.1% 1.5 x 106 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10 Glydant® 2000 0.2% 1.5 x 106 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10 Mix Fungi Glydant® 2000 0.1% 6.6 x 105 1.6 x 103 1.6 x 103 1.6 x 103 3.6 x 102 Glydant® 2000 0.2% 6.6 x 105 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10 Glydant® 2000 0.4% 6.6 x 105 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability