DMDM HYDANTOIN PRESERVATIVE
DMDM Hydantoin is a clear liquid broad spectrum preservative system used in a wide variety of formulations due to its preservative efficacy providing good protection for your favorite formulations. DMDM Hydantoin is easy to use, and can easily be incorporated in to products. It is used as a preservative to prevent spoilage from microorganisms. Whether you are making shampoos, hand soaps, face creams, sunscreens, lotions, DMDM Hydantoin will be a good broad spectrum preservative.
Also known as: DMDM Hydantoin, Mackstat DM, Lonza Glydant, and other similar products. 55% Active in Liquid.
CAS: 6440 58 0
For your compounding needs.
Typical usage levels are from 0.20 to 1.00 %.
Wide range of effectiveness. Typical pH range of effectiveness is 3 to 9. Highly effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, as well as yeast, mold and fungi.
Easily soluble in water and disperses rapidly.
Product Name and CAS No.
- INCI Name: DMDM Hydantoin
- CAS no: 6440-58-0
Specifications
- Appearance: Colorless Liquid
- Odor: Nuetral
- Specific Gravity: 1.15-1.16g/ml @ 25°C
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- Solubility: Soluble in water.
- Active: 55.0-58.0%
- Total HCHO: 17.0-19.0%
- Free HCHO: 2.0% Maximum
Color (apha) 10 Maximum
Use in Cosmetics and Shampoo Crafting
DMDM Hydantoin is easy to use, and can easily be incorporated in to products. It is used as a preservative to prevent spoilage from microorganisms. Whether you are making shampoos, hand soaps, face creams, sunscreens, lotions, DMDM Hydantoin will be a good broad spectrum preservative.
Storage
Keep in a cool (preferably below 85°F, the cooler the better), dark and dry store-room.
Shelf Life
Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened drums/containers, minimum two years.
Safety Data Sheet
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Effective and Versatile
It's a classic for a reason, and I am thrilled with it. It works. It doesn't smell or irritate my skin. It's easy to use. It's compatible with pretty much everything, including other preservatives.
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Glad to find it here
I've been using it for a few months, and so far I'm very happy with how it performs.
