Diazolidinyl Urea

Updated

1-[1,3-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]-1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea

Purpose

Water-soluble preservative.

Rating

BAD

Category

Preservative

INCI Purpose

PRESERVATIVE

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Humectant

At a Glance

Article

Diazolidinyl urea is a water-soluble preservative. This preservative is considered safe for use at concentrations up to 0.5%, although it’s usually present at lower concentrations because it’s typically part of a blend with other preservatives (such as parabens). Diazolidinyl urea can be a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Although that sounds scary, the amount of formaldehyde released is well below the recommended limits of exposure. Moreover, other ingredients (such as proteins) in a product cause the free formaldehyde to evaporate and become inactive before it could possibly harm skin. See formaldehyde-releasing preservative

See: Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservative

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