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Background
DMDM Hydantoin is a preservative and formaldehyde donor.
Synonyms
1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin
Dantoin DMDMH
Dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin
DMDM hydantoin
DMDMH
Glydant
Glydant Plus (95:5 mixture of DMDM hydantoin and Iodo propynyl butyl
carbamate)
Mackgard DM
Nipaguard DMDMH
Uses
Preservative and formaldehyde donor used in
Adhesives
Antiarrhythmic and anticonvulsive agents
Color photography
Copying paper
Cosmetics (shampoos, hair conditioners, skin care products, etc.)
Cutting oils
Floor waxes
Herbicides
Inks
Latex paints
Polymers
Textile sizing agents
Cross-Reactions
Formaldehyde
Unusual Reactions
References
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de Groot, A.C., et al., Contact allergy to preservatives--II. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(4): p. 218-22. |
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de Groot, A.C., et al., Patch test reactivity to DMDM hydantoin. Relationship to formaldehyde allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(4): p. 197-201. |
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Perrenoud, D., et al., Frequency of sensitization to 13 common preservatives in Switzerland. Swiss Contact Dermatitis Research Group. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(5): p. 276-9. |
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