Name
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Description
Imidazolidinyl urea is a chemical compound commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics, skincare products, and personal care items. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds, thereby extending the shelf life of products. Imidazolidinyl urea works by slowly releasing formaldehyde in to the formula.
Benefits
Keeps bacteria at bay.
Considerations
• Contamination Concerns
Imidazolidinyl urea works by releasing formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. • Allergic Reactions
Some individuals may experience allergic reactions or skin sensitivity when exposed to imidazolidinyl urea, particularly those with formaldehyde sensitivity.
• Banned in Some Countries
Because it releases small amounts of carcinogenic formaldehyde, Imidazolidinyl urea is banned in a number of countries.
Synonyms
IMIDUREA
1,1'-Methylenebis(3-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea)
1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]-3-[[[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]carbamoylamino]methyl]urea
Methanebis(N,N'-(5-ureido-2,4-diketotetrahydroimidazole)-N,N-dimethylol)
N',N'''-methanediylbis{1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]urea}
N,N''-methylenebis(N'-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea)
Imidazolinidyl urea
3-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]-1-[({[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]carbamoyl}amino)methyl]urea
N,N''-Methylenebis(N'-(1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea)
1,1'-Methylenebis(3-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea)
N,N'-Methylenebis(N'-(3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea)
N,N'-Methylenebis[N'-(3-hydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea]
1-(2,5-diketo-3-methylol-imidazolidin-4-yl)-3-[[(2,5-diketo-3-methylol-imidazolidin-4-yl)carbamoylamino]methyl]urea
1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-bis(oxidanylidene)imidazolidin-4-yl]-3-[[[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-bis(oxidanylidene)imidazolidin-4-yl]carbamoylamino]methyl]urea
1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]-3-[[[[[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]amino]-oxomethyl]amino]methyl]urea
1-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-imidazolidin-4-yl]-3-[[[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-imidazolidin-4-yl]carbamoylamino]methyl]urea
Research Sources
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/sites/default/files/ntp/roc/twelfth/2009/november/fa_parta.pdf
Summary
Releases the carcinogen formaldehyde
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