Imidazolidinyl Urea
A cosmetic ingredient used as preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N'-Methylenebis[N'-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]urea]
What does it do?
Imidazolidinyl Urea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
EU regulatory status
Imidazolidinyl Urea is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Imidazolidinyl Urea?
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N'-Methylenebis[N'-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]urea]
Is Imidazolidinyl Urea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Imidazolidinyl Urea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Imidazolidinyl Urea do in cosmetic products?
Imidazolidinyl Urea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: preservative.
What is the CAS number of Imidazolidinyl Urea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Imidazolidinyl Urea is 39236-46-9.
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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: 10/08/2020