INCI Name
DMDM HYDANTOIN
Description TC-DMDMH is a high-efficient and low-cost preservative with broad Spectrum Activity especially to mycetes, yeast, gram positive bacterium, gram negative bacterium. It’s well compatible with anionic, cationic, nonionic surfactants, keeping biological activity in presence of protein and surfactants. Its easy to use ability makes it widely used in all kinds of personal care products.
Specification
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
Appearance |
Colorless clear liquid |
|
pH value (25 °C) |
6.5-7.5 |
|
Color (APHA) |
≤10 |
|
Active ingredient |
55.0±1.0% |
|
Total aldehyde |
18.0±1.0% |
|
Free aldehyde(%) |
≤2.0 | These values indicate typical specification; they are not intended to be used as product specifications.
Properties
- Excellent inactivation effect of coli and staphylococcusaureus
- Don’t cause irritation to skin and eyes, hypersensitiveness, sunlight hypersensitiveness, aberration and mutagenic effect while under recommended usage level.
- High stability. Free aldehyde and total aldehyde don’t change at 18℃, 25℃, 50℃ after a year. Maintain activity at 80℃ for 6 hours.
- High water-solubility. Easy to use in aqua and cream product.
- Can be used in pH 3.0-8.0
 Applications
- Hair care and body care products
- Make-up products
- Personal care ingredients
Formula Guidelines
- Typically used at a level of 0.15-0.4%.
- Micro-organisms challenge test is necessary before use.
- Add in the water or emulsion phase below 50 °C. If used at high temperature, operation must be done in obturator.
Storage & Handling
Standard Packing: 25kg/drum
Storage: Keep in Cool, Dry, Ventilated and Lightless Place.
Shelf Life: 12 months |
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