Preservative DMDMH DMDM Hydantoin CAS NO.6440-58-0

DMDM Hydantoin (DMDMH)

1. Basic Information

2. Quality Specification

3. Packing
Standard packaging includes the following:

25kg net weight plastic pail

200kg net weight plastic drum

Other package sizes are available upon request.

4. 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.

5. Period of validity

24 months

6. Properties

Solubility: Very soluble in water; soluble in lower alcohols and glycols.

Antimicrobial Activity: DMDMH is very effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, also provides some protection against yeasts and molds.

Toxicological Data

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%.
Our product 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 0.1～0.6% 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 80℃.

You can contact us at danielebtchemicals (at) 163 dot com. Quzhou Ebright Chemicals Co., Ltd was first established in 1987, now is developing into supplier of  Preservatives, Biocides,UV Filters and Active Ingredients for the personal care and pharmaceutical industries. Our product range are as follows,

1.  Preservatives:  Allantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM Hydantoin ,

                               Parabens (methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben) and their sodium , 

                               Phenoxyethanol, TCC, Triclosan,  benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, salicylic acid, methyl salicylates, etc

3.  UV filters products including octocrylene, avobenzone, bemotrizinol, ethylhexyl triazone, etc.

4.  Surfectant: LAS, AES, AESA, K12, CAB, Span, Tween, etc.

5.  API & Intermediate

We believe in creating value for all our stakeholders and are constantly refining our processes and improving product quality standards.

Hope we could have chance to cooperate in the further.