DMDM Hydantoin
DMDM Hydantoin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 36 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | DMDM HYDANTOIN |
| Function | PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 6440-58-0 |
| EC number | 229-222-8 |
| Prevalence | 508 products (0.55% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 36 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 22%Shampoos 8.9%Serums 6.7%General Moisturizers 6.1%Toners 5.7%Body Washes 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does DMDM Hydantoin do in skincare?
- DMDM Hydantoin functions as a preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain DMDM Hydantoin?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22% of its uses).
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