DMDM Hydantoin – DMDMH
Description:
DMDM Hydantoin is a 55% solution in water.
DMDM Hydantoin can be used particularly effective in detergent based formulations which can have some inherent antimicrobial activity, but which are susceptible to growth of some types of micro-organisims.
DMDM Hydantoin offers the following benefits:
- Broad spectrum activity against gram negative and gram positive bacteria, yeasts and moulds.
- Effective over the range pH 3.0 – 8.0.
- Non-irritating to eyes, skin or mucous membranes at normal use concentrations of 0.15% to 0.4%.
- Retains activity in the precence of non ionic surfactants and most other common ingredient of personal care product.
- Excellent toxicity profile.
CAS NO: 6440 – 58 – 0
Molecular Weight: 188
Molecular formula: C7H12N2O4
Application:
Ideal for use in shampoo, hair conditioners, skin care preparation, bath product, hair sprays, baby product, almost all water base cosmetic and toiletries. Ideal for high quality care-cosmetics like creams, emultions, lotions and gels.
