Is MDM Hydantoin safe in cosmetics?
MDM Hydantoin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
MDM Hydantoin
INCI: MDM HYDANTOIN
MDM Hydantoin (CAS Not individually listed in major databases (distinct from DMDM Hydantoin, CAS 6440-58-0)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial - helps control the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually listed in major databases (distinct from DMDM Hydantoin, CAS 6440-58-0)
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Function
Antimicrobial - helps control the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria and fungi
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not on the FDA prohibited/restricted list. Related hydantoins (like DMDM Hydantoin) are permitted preservatives
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MDM Hydantoin.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for MDM Hydantoin — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MDM Hydantoin allowed in the EU?
MDM Hydantoin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MDM Hydantoin do in cosmetics?
MDM Hydantoin functions as: Antimicrobial - helps control the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria and fungi. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually listed in major databases (distinct from DMDM Hydantoin, CAS 6440-58-0).
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