| Agent Name |
DMDM hydantoin |
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| Alternative Name |
1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin |
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| CAS Number |
6440-58-0 |
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| Formula |
C7-H12-N2-O4 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; Dantion DMDMH 55; Dantoguard; Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; Imidazolidinedione, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-; Hydantoin, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-; DMDM hydantoin; 1,3-Bis (hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; 1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin; Dantoin DMDMH; Dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin; DMDMH; Glydant; Nipaguard DMDMH; Glydant Plus (95:5 mixture of DMDM hydantoin and Iodo propynyl butyl carbamate); Mackgard DM; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a biocide in shampoos and other hair products; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
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| Comments |
A formaldehyde releaser, DMDM hydantoin can cause allergic contact dermatitis in hairdressers; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.06 x 10 -09 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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