Agent Name |
Imidazolidinyl urea |
CAS Number |
39236-46-9 |
Formula |
C11-H16-N8-O8 |
Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
Synonyms |
1,1`-Methylenebis[3-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl]urea]; Unicide U-13; Biopure 100; Germall 115; Imidurea NF; N,N"-Methylenebis N`-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl urea; Sept 115; Tristat 1U; Imidurea; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a biocide in shampoos and other hair products; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
Comments |
A formaldehyde releaser, imidazolidinyl can cause allergic contact dermatitis in hairdressers; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] Can cause nonimmunologic contact urticaria; [Kanerva 2004, p. 102] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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