Dmdm Hydantoin 55% Cosmetic Preservative

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 6440-58-0
• Formula: C7h12n2o4
• Model NO.: DMDMH
• EINECS: 229-222-8
• Type: Pharmaceutical Intermediates
• Appearance: Liquid
• Quality: Refined
• Colour: Colorless
• Certificate: Reach ISO
• Application: Cosmetic and Personal Care
• Transport Package: 25kg/Drum or 200kg/Drum
• Specification: Pharm grade
• Trademark: EBT Chem
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 29332900
• Production Capacity: 22000 Ton/ Year

Product Description

DMDM Hydantoin (DMDMH)

 

1. Basic Information

INCI Adopted Name:	DMDM Hydantoin
CAS Registry No.:	6440-58-0
EINECS No.	229-222-8
Molecular Formula:	C7H12N2O4
Molecular Weight:	188.18
Structural Formula:
Synonyms:	DMDMH; 1,3-Dihydroxymethyl-5,5-Dimethylhydantoin

2. Quality Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow clear liquid
Odor	Odorless or characteristically mild
Nitrogen	7.8~8.6%
Specific Gravity( 25ºC)	1.14~1.17
pH	5.0~7.0
Total Solids	54~56%
As	0.001% max
Pb	0.004% max.

3. Packing
DMDM Hydantoin Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg net weight plastic pail
200kg net weight plastic drum
Other package sizes are available upon request.

4. Storage
DMDM Hydantoin 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.

5. Period of validity
24 months

6. Properties
Solubility: Very soluble in water; soluble in lower alcohols and glycols.
Antimicrobial Activity: DMDM Hydantoin is very effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, also provides some protection against yeasts and molds.
Toxicological Data

Acute oral toxicity LD50 (mice):	>2000mg/kg
Eye irritation (rabbits):	Non-irritating at 0.6% aqueous solution
Primary skin irritation (rabbits):	Non-irritating at 0.6% aqueous solution

7. Applications
The active ingredient, 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%.
DMDM Hydantoin is compatible with essentially all cosmetic ingredients, such as surfactants, emulsifiers, proteins, aloe and amines. DMDM Hydantoin 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 0.1~0.6% by weight of product as supplied.
DMDM Hydantoin 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 80ºC.