Ingredient

DMDM Hydantoin

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What it does

A preservative used to prevent microbial growth in water-based formulas.

Purpose: preservative

Why it's in these categories
Formaldehyde-Releasers

Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde to inhibit bacterial growth. Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen and a strong contact sensitizer. Common examples: DMDM Hydantoin, Quaternium-15, Imidazolidinyl Urea.

Common aliases
  • •DMDH Hydantoin (Preservative)
  • •DMDM Hydantoin
  • •DMDM-Hydantoin

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Products containing DMDM Hydantoin

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