Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 6440-58-0
- EC No.
- 229-222-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Structure
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits
- Broad Spectrum activity against Gram-positive, Gram-negative bacteria,yeasts and mold.
- Effective over pH range3.0-8.0.
- Retains activity in the presence of non-ionic surfactants and other common ingredientsof personal care products.
The product can be used in personal care products like Shampoos, Hair Conditioners, Creams, Lotions, Baby Products, Eyeliners, Mascaras and almost all other water based Cosmetics and Toiletries.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
- Application
- Skin care products
- Shampoos
- Hair gels and
- Hair conditioners
- The compound is a favorite among mass producers of cosmetics and skin care products all over the globe. It has shown efficiency when it comes to slowing down the spoilage rate of products and improve their shelf life.
- The compound is one of the best antimicrobial agents that helps prevent the growth of yeast, fungi and harmful dermatological bacteria that if left unchecked can result in skin rashes, and related illnesses in users.
Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, Colorless & free from foreign material
- Molecular Weight
- 188.18
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Odor | Odourless | — | — |
| Total Formaldehyde | 17 - 19 | %. w/w | — |
| Free Formaldehyde | max. 1 | %. w/w | — |
| Water Content (Karl Fisher) | 44.0 - 46.0 | %. w/w | — |
| pH Value (of solution on as such basis at 27± 0.20°C) | 6.5 - 7.5 | — | — |
| DMDMH Content | 54 - 55 | %. w/w | — |
| Color | max. 10 | APHA | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Concentration
As preservative up to a maximum concentration of 0.6%w/w .
Safety & Health
- Safety Information:
In recent years, DMDM Hydantoin found itself in a fix after several independent studies and researchers concluded that, if used excessively as a preservative in cosmetic formulations, it can result in cancer. It works as a preservative by slowly releasing formaldehyde, which is a strong eye, skin and lung irritant. On top of that, DMDM Hydantoin can easily get contaminated with cancer-causing agent formaldehyde. Formaldehyde when comes in contact with human tissue often triggers a strong response from the immunity system that leads to cases of:
- Burning sensation
- Uncontrollable itching or
- Scaling of the skin
One might think that it is all bad news for DMDM Hydantoin but that is not the case. As per the information put forth by the PCPC (or Personal Care Products Council) DMDM is one of those preservatives that release a small amount of formaldehyde over time to keep bacteria and mold formation at bay.
Further, as per the toxicology reports put forth by the IJT (or International Journal of Toxicology), cosmetics and skin care product manufacturers can use DMDM Hydantoin as a preservative given they are not exceeding the recommended amounts.
Adding to that, CIR (or the Cosmetic Ingredient Review) which is an independent panel of experts that uses scientific methods to conduct research on the ingredients mass producers of cosmetics use in their products, concluded that the compound is safe to use. The recommended level for DMDM Hydantoin, as stated by the experts of Personal Care Products Council is 0.074 % or less. Back in the year 2005, the expert's panel of CIR repositioned DMDM Hydantoin as a safe preservative ingredient and cleared it for use in personal care products.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
250 Kg HDPE drums /35 kg Carboy /1000 Kg IBC .
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in a cool dry area. Protect it from the extreme heat conditions.
- Expiry Date
One year from the date of manufacturing.