Health hazards of DMDM hydantoin

DMDM hydantoin also called Dimethyloldimethyl Hydantoin. It is colorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid with a little aldehyde smell and DMDM hydantoin is soluble in water and alcohol. It has a good heat resistance.
A patch test study found "An increase in the use of DMDM hydantoin in cosmetic products will also inevitably increase the risk of cosmetic dermatitis in consumers allergic to formaldehyde."
DMDM hydantoin may cause allergic contact dermatitis to the product itself, cross-react with other formaldehyde releasing compounds or due to the formaldehyde released.
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