China (Mainland)
Description
INCI: DMDM Hydantoin
Molecular Formulaï¼ÂC7H12N2O4
Molecular Weightï¼Â188.183
CASï¼Â 6440-58-0
Structural Formula:
Typical Properties
Item
Specifications
Appearance (25âÂÂ)
Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Odor
Odorless or characteristically mild
pH
5.0~7.0
Nitrogen,%
7.8~8.6
Total Solids,%
54~56
Specific Gravityï¼Â25âÂÂï¼Â
1.14~1.17
Dissociative formaldehydeï¼Âï¼Â
≤2.0
Total formaldehydeï¼Âï¼Â
17~18
As
0.001% max.
Pb
0.004% max.
Solubility
Very soluble in water; soluble in lower alcohols and glycols.
Applications
The active ingredient of DMDMH, DMDM Hydantoin, is permitted for use in cosmetic and personal care products in the USA and the EU to a maximum concentration of 0.6%.DMDMH is compatible with essentially all cosmetic ingredients, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, proteins, aloe and amines. DMDMH is an excellent preservative for both leave-on and rinse-off products such as shampoos, creams, lotions, bubble baths, rinses, wipes and towelettes. It is easy to handle, very stable and cost-effective. The recommended use level is 0.1ï½Â0.6% by weight of product as supplied. DMDMH exhibits an excellent synergistic preservative effect in combination with Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC), Parabens and Isothiazolinones. It is stable over a wide range of pH and temperature conditions. It does not discolor product when combined with additives or by changes in pH. It can be added at a wide range of temperatures from ambient to elevated 80âÂÂ.
Packaging
Standard packaging includes the followingï¼Â
1.0kg/bottle; 10bottles/box
25kg net weight plastic pail
220kg net weight plastic drum
Other package sizes are available upon request.
Storage
Avoid freezing. Store at or near room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Storage at temperatures below 10°C for a long period of time, may cause formation of crystals, requires thawing and mixing prior to use, with no detrimental effect to product quality or efficacy.
Period of validity
24 months