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About DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER): Diazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative that works by forming formaldehyde in cosmetic products. People exposed to such formaldehyde-releasing ingredients may develop a formaldehyde allergy ... read more
About DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER): Diazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative that works by forming formaldehyde in cosmetic products. People exposed to such formaldehyde-releasing ingredients may develop a formaldehyde allergy or an allergy to the ingredient itself. In the U.S. approximately 20% of cosmetics and personal care products contain a formaldehyde-releaser and the frequency of contact allergy to these ingredients is much higher among Americans compared to studies in Europe.
This ingredient may be derived from animals. From PETA's Caring Consumer: Excreted from urine and other bodily fluids. In deodorants, ammoniated dentifrices, mouthwashes, hair colorings, hand creams, lotions, shampoos, etc. Used to "brown" baked goods, such as pretzels. Der ... read more
This ingredient may be derived from animals. From PETA's Caring Consumer: Excreted from urine and other bodily fluids. In deodorants, ammoniated dentifrices, mouthwashes, hair colorings, hand creams, lotions, shampoos, etc. Used to "brown" baked goods, such as pretzels. Derivatives: Imidazolidinyl Urea, Uric Acid. Alternatives: synthetics.
Function(s): Preservative
Synonym(s): DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, 1- [1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -2,5-DIOXOIMIDAZOLIDIN-4-YL] -1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) UREA; DIAZOLIDYNL UREA; N- (HYDROXYMETHYL) -N- (1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYL-2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL) -N'- (HYDROXYMETHYL) UREA; N- [1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL-N,N'-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) - UREA; N- [1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL] -N,N'-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) UREA; UREA, N- [1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL-N,N'-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -; UREA, N [1,3BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) 2,5DIOXO4IMIDAZOLIDINYL] N,N BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) ; GERMALL 11; IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA 11; N- (1,3-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) -2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL) -N,N'-BIS (HYDROXYMETHYL) UREA; N- (HYDROXYMETHYL) -N- (1,3-DIHYDROXYMETHYL-2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL) -N'- (HYDROXYMETHYL) UREA