"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other languages: DMDM Hydantoïne, DMDM hidantoin, DMDM hidantoină, DMDM hidantoína, DMDM hydantoina, DMDM hydantoín, DMDM хидантоин, DMDM הידנטואין, DMDM هيدانتوين, DMDM-Hydantoin, DMDM-hydantoïne, DMDMヒダントイン, DMDM히단토인, Hidantoína DMDM, Idantoina DMDM, ДМДМ хидантоин
- INCI name: DMDM HYDANTOIN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 229-222-8
- Classification: Regulated, Formaldehyde liberator, Preservative
Namely
DMDM Hydantoin is used as a preservative in cosmetics and acts against fungi, yeasts and bacteria. It is a liberator of formaldehyde (formol). It is used in shampoos, skin care products, hair products, makeup, conditioners and make-up removers. It is also found in many other consumer products such as herbicides, latex paints, polishes, stripping oils, adhesives, photocopy paper or inks.
A formaldehyde liberator is a compound that slowly releases formaldehyde (formol), a molecule considered to be CMR.
A formaldehyde liberator is a compound that slowly releases formaldehyde (formol), a molecule considered to be CMR.
Restriction in Europe:
V/33
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.6%.
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is 0.6%.
Its functions (INCI)
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 1.88% of cosmetics.
