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DMDM Hydantoin

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DMDM Hydantoin is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.

DMDM hydantoin (Wikipedia)

DMDM hydantoin is an antimicrobial formaldehyde releaser preservative with the trade name Glydant. DMDM hydantoin is an organic compound belonging to a class of compounds known as hydantoins. It is used in the cosmetics industry and found in products like shampoos, hair conditioners, hair gels, and skin care products.

DMDM hydantoin
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione
Other names
1,2-Dimethylol-5,6-dimethylhydantoine
Glydant
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
Abbreviations DMDMH
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.026.566 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 229-222-8
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C7H12N2O4/c1-7(2)5(12)8(3-10)6(13)9(7)4-11/h10-11H,3-4H2,1-2H3 checkY
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  • InChI=1/C7H12N2O4/c1-7(2)5(12)8(3-10)6(13)9(7)4-11/h10-11H,3-4H2,1-2H3
    Key: WSDISUOETYTPRL-UHFFFAOYAB
  • O=C1N(C(=O)C(N1CO)(C)C)CO
Properties
C7H12N2O4
Molar mass 188.18 g/mol
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS07: Exclamation mark
Warning
H302
P301+P312
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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DMDM hydantoin slowly releases formaldehyde and works as a preservative by making the environment less favorable to microorganisms.

Alternative Meanings:
  • DMDM hydantoin
    DMDM hydantoin is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
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