Glydant® 2000 is a versatile liquid formulation designed as a bacteriostatic agent, preservative, and fungistatic agent. Tailored for the personal care market, this product is soluble in water and finds applications in various segments, including AP/Deo, baby care, bath and shower, color cosmetics, hair care, oral care, other beauty and care, skin care, sun care, hand hygiene, other personal hygiene applications, as well as wipes, tissue, and towel.

INCI Name: DMDM Hydantoin

Functions: Bacteriostatic Agent, Fungistatic Agent, Preservative

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Crystallization, Anti-Fungal, Broad pH Stability, Color Stability, Compatibility, Cost Effective, Improves Clarity, Low Viscosity, Preservation

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly, Formaldehyde-free, Halal, Natural, Non-GMO, Organic, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, IECIC (China)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
6440-58-0
EC No.
229-222-8
Compositional Breakdown
Chemical Compound Breakdown %
DMDM Hydantoin (equilibrium mixture) ~70%
Water ~30%

This composition is standardized to 55% active 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione [DMDMH]

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • Low Free Formaldehyde (0.09% max.)
  • Water-based solution of DMDM Hydantoin
  • Excellent bactericide, mild fungicide
  • Water-White Clarity
  • Maximum Cost-Effective Preservation
  • No Crystallization Problems
  • Color Stability in Formulations
  • Comprehensive Toxicology Package
  • Has a wide range of global regulatory approval
  • Suitable for a broad range of rinse-off and leave-on applications
  • Compatible with cationic, anionic, nonionic systems

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Baby Care Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Application pH Range
2–10
Use Level
0.1 – 0.6%
Formulation Recommendations
  • Wide pH range: 3–10
  • Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic systems
  • Add during cool down phase of process, where possible
  • Short bursts of temperature are also acceptable, up to 80°C, in closed system

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Water

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Global Regulatory

Europe

  • Listed in Annex V to Regulation EC/1223/2009
  • Finished products containing DMDMH must be labeled with the
  • warning “contains formaldehyde” if the (free) formaldehyde
  • concentration exceeds 0.05%
  • Maximum concentration 0.6% DMDMH

Japan

  • Listed in the positive list
  • The following warning must be labeled: “should not be used by
  • infants or by people who are hypersensitive to formaldehyde.”
  • Can be used at a level up to 0.3% DMDMH for rinse-off only
  • Not permitted in oral products

United States

  • Approved by CTFA for both rinse-off and leave-on applications;
  • can be used at a level up to 0.6% DMDMH
  • General
  • Not for use in oral and lip products

Technical Details & Test Data

Challenge Test Data in Protein Shampoo
Ingredient % wt/wt
Sodium-Laurylethersulfate 35.0
Triethanol-Laurylsulfate 25.0
Cocodiethanolamide 3.0
Water, DI 36.0
Anhydrous protein 1.0
Preservative q.s.
Total 100
Efficacy

Microbiological Challenge Studies were run using various concentrations of Glydant® 2000 in various formulations to see efficacy on a mixed inoculum of bacteria and mixed fungi. All samples were inoculated at the beginning of the study, sampled at 24 hours, 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days.

Efficacy in the cream formulation Organism count (cfu/ml) / Contact time (days)
Test Organisms 0 7 14 21 28
Mix Bacteria Glydant® 2000 0.05% 1.5 x 10^6 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10
Glydant® 2000 0.1% 1.5 x 106 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10
Glydant® 2000 0.2% 1.5 x 106 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10
Mix Fungi Glydant® 2000 0.1% 6.6 x 105 1.6 x 103 1.6 x 103 1.6 x 103 3.6 x 102
Glydant® 2000 0.2% 6.6 x 105 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10
Glydant® 2000 0.4% 6.6 x 105 < 10 < 10 < 10 < 10

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • China
  • Europe
  • India
  • Japan
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South East Asia