Tetramethylolglycoluril
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Imidazo[4,5-d]imidazole-2,5(1H,3H)-dione, tetrahydro-1,3,4,6-tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-
What does it do?
Tetramethylolglycoluril 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
EU regulatory status
Tetramethylolglycoluril is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tetramethylolglycoluril?
Tetramethylolglycoluril is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Imidazo[4,5-d]imidazole-2,5(1H,3H)-dione, tetrahydro-1,3,4,6-tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)-
Is Tetramethylolglycoluril allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetramethylolglycoluril is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetramethylolglycoluril do in cosmetic products?
Tetramethylolglycoluril is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial.
What is the CAS number of Tetramethylolglycoluril?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tetramethylolglycoluril is 5395-50-6.
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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