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Expert Verdict
Frequently confused with imidazolidinyl urea; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data available; not a formaldehyde donor itself, but purity verification required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Imidazolidinone safe in cosmetics?
Frequently confused with imidazolidinyl urea; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data available; not a formaldehyde donor itself, but purity verification required. The EU classifies Imidazolidinone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Imidazolidinone allowed in the EU?
Imidazolidinone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Imidazolidinone do in cosmetics?
Imidazolidinone functions as: Solvent, humectant, hair/skin conditioning intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120-93-4 [^1_18].
What is the Margin of Safety for Imidazolidinone?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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