aToxiq rating: Avoid — Flagged Avoid
Ingredient science card

DMDM Hydantoin

Concern
Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservative / Sensitizer
Category
Skincare & Personal Care
CAS
6440-58-0
Also listed as
1,3-BIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5,5-DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE, dmdm hydantoïne
Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Slowly releases free formaldehyde over time to kill bacteria; causes contact dermatitis, eye irritation, and neuro-respiratory inflammation.

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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