iBact DU is a cosmetic preservative highly effective against Gramnegative and Gram-positive bacteria over the period of storage and use of the product, widely used for the prevention of bacterial contamination in personal care products. iBact DU was developed from Imidazolidinyl Urea, it has been available as cosmetic ingredient since 1981, and had become, as reported by the FDA, one the ten most frequently used preservatives in cosmetics sold in USA.

INCI Name: Diazolidinyl Urea

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Anti-Septic, Bacteriostatic Agent, Biocide, Preservative

Labeling Claims: Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Antiseptic, Preservation

Synonyms: Diazolidinylurea, N,N'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Urea

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
78491-02-8
EC No.
278-928-2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.2 - 0.5%
Recommended Uses

iBact DU is widely used as antiseptic in creams, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, liquid cosmetic and eye-cosmetics. It will be more effective if combined with parabens.

Formulation Guidelines

In emulsions and in every hot process, its addition is recommended at temperature below 50°C during the cooling stage, after the fragrance. It should always be incorporated into the water phase. It may be added as a powder or as a water concentrate. For a complete cosmetic preservative system, Diazolidinyl Urea may be added with Methyl Paraben and Propyl Paraben: the combination with parabens takes advantages of a synergistic action and provides a generally applicable, wide-range, versatile system.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25 kg/ drum

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

The product is very hygroscopic, so it should be stored in tightly closed containers. At his condition it guaranteed shelf-life is of 1 year from the manufacturing date.