DMDM Hydantoin(in 8,325 products)
Potential Risk Index®:
About:
Functions:
1. Antimicrobial Preservative - Actively kills and inhibits the growth of unwanted microorganisms which may be harmful.
"DMDM hydantoin is a cosmetic preservative. It is described as being a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, effective against fungi, yeast, and gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria." [1]
May release Formaldehyde under aqueous conditions, such as in contact with water or in humid conditions. [2]
Please see 'Formaldehyde' for further details.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/22947
2. Investigation on formaldehyde release from preservatives in cosmetics (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2015 Oct;37(5):474-8. DOI: 10.1111/ics.12212)
Regulatory References:
1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals
- Ref: 731
2. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]
- Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances
- §176.170
3. Hong Kong Consumer Council
- DMDM Hydantoin - Formaldehyde Releaser
4. EU CosIng Annex V, PRESERVATIVES ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]
- Ref: V/33
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Causes skin irritation (H315)
3. May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317)
4. Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
5. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334)
6. May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
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