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
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