Imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115)

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Formula

CAS

C11H16N8O8

39236-46-9

 
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Background

Imidazolidinyl urea is a preservative and formaldehyde releaser.

 

Synonyms

Biopure 100
Germall 115
Imidazolidinyl urea
Imidurea NF
N,N-methylenebis (N'-)1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl urea
Sept 115
Tristat 1U
Unicide U-13

 

Uses

Cosmetics
Over-the-counter topical medicines

 

Cross-Reactions

Formaldehyde
Diazolidinyl urea

 

Unusual Reactions

 

 

References

1.

Mandy, S.H., Letter: Contact dermatitis to substituted imidazolidinyl urea--a common preservative in cosmetics. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 110(3): p. 463.

2.

Andersen, K.E., et al., Guinea pig maximization tests with formaldehyde releasers. Results from two laboratories. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(5): p. 257-66.

3.

Adams, R.M. and H.I. Maibach, A five-year study of cosmetic reactions. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1985. 13(6): p. 1062-9.

4.

Dooms-Goossens, A., et al., Imidazolidinyl urea dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(5): p. 322-4.

5.

Ford, G.P. and M.H. Beck, Reactions to Quaternium 15, Bronopol and Germall 115 in a standard series. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(5): p. 271-4.

6.

de Groot, A.C. and J.W. Weyland, Hidden contact allergy to formaldehyde in imidazolidinyl urea. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(2): p. 124-5.

7.

Ziegler, V., B. Ziegler, and D. Kipping, Dose-response sensitization experiments with imidazolidinyl urea. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 236-7.

8.

Foussereau, J. and C. Cavelier, Water versus petrolatum for testing imidazolidinyl urea. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(1): p. 54-5.

9.

van Neer, P.A. and A.M. van der Kley, Imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115) should be patch tested in water. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(4): p. 302.

10.

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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