Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,3-bis(Hydroxymethyl)imidazolidine-2-thione
What does it do?
Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 44). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea?
Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3-bis(Hydroxymethyl)imidazolidine-2-thione
Is Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea do in cosmetic products?
Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethylol Ethylene Thiourea is 15534-95-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010