GLYDANT®

Preservative for Personal Care Products

DMDM Hydantoin
CAS No.: 6440-58-0

Typical Physical Properties

Color (APHA) ....................................................10 Max.

% Total Formaldehyde .................................17 – 18.2 (17-19 Bulk Shipments)
% Free Formaldehyde..................................2.0 Max.
pH ................................................................6.5– 7.5
Water content %..........................................44.00 - 46.00

Typical Properties

Activity..........................................................55%
Appearance..................................................Clear, colorless liquid, low viscosity
Odor.............................................................Low, characteristic
Flashpoint ....................................................> 200º F.
Solubility.......................................................Soluble in Water

Suggested Applications

Glydant can be easily incorporated into a broad number of personal care products to
prevent spoilage from microorganisms. Products include, but not are limited to:
shampoos, hand soaps, face creams, sunscreen lotions, bubble baths and wipes.

 Typical use levels are from 0.20 – 0.60%. Typical pH range is 3.0 – 10.0.
 Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic systems
 Add during cool down phase of process, where possible
 Short bursts of temperature are also acceptable, up to 80º C. in closed systems

The seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy of any results to be obtained from the use
of this information and no warranty is expressed or implied concerning the use of these products other than indicated
within. The buyer assumes all risks of use and/or handling. No statement is -intended or should be construed as a
recommendation to infringe any patent . Printed in the USA Revised 10-Aug-2010 Supercedes 3-16-09

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 Regulatory Information
INCI Designation: DMDM Hydantoin

The components of Glydant are listed in the United States Environmental Protection
Agency TSCA Inventory list.

DMDMH-Registration
Europe: listed as a preservative for cosmetics on the EEC positive list EEC max.
accepted concentration: 0.6 % (100% active)

US: DMDM Hydantoin is recognized by the Cosmetic,Toiletry and Fragrance Association

(CTFA) for use in cosmetic and personal care products for both rinse-off and leave-on
applications.

Japan DMDM Hydantoin can be used at a level up to 0.3% only in products that are
rinsed after use. Listed in the positive list However, the following warning must be
labelled: “should not be used by infants or by people who are hypersensitive to
formaldehyde”

Toxicological Information

Refer to MSDS.

Packaging

Glydant is available in:

Poly closed head drum 500 lbs net weight
Plastic Pails 40 lbs net weight

Storage

Glydant can be stored for up to 3 years in the sealed original drum under normal
temperature conditions. Do not freeze. To maintain product quality, do not store in heat
or direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. .Storage temperature: > 60°F (15.6 °C).
Avoid freezing

Manufacturing Location

Williamsport, PA USA

For questions or further information please e-mail Lonza Technical Sales Support at
contact.allendale@lonza.com or call (800) 365-TECH (8324).

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