DMDM Hydantoin

preservativeCAS: 6440-58-0

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Effective antimicrobial but releases small amounts of formaldehyde. Controversial and increasingly avoided.

Safety Ratings

Safety2/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy2/5
EWG Score7/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
3/5
dry
3/5
sensitive
1/5
combination
3/5
normal
3/5

Functions

preservativeformaldehyde releaser

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 0.6%
US
approved

Products Containing This Ingredient

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