Background
DMDM Hydantoin is a preservative and formaldehyde donor.
Synonyms1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin
Dantoin DMDMH
Dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin
DMDM hydantoin
DMDMH
Glydant
Glydant Plus (95:5 mixture of DMDM hydantoin and Iodo propynyl butyl carbamate)
Mackgard DM
Nipaguard DMDMH
UsesPreservative and formaldehyde donor used in
Adhesives
Antiarrhythmic and anticonvulsive agents
Color photography
Copying paper
Cosmetics (shampoos, hair conditioners, skin care products, etc.)
Cutting oils
Floor waxes
Herbicides
Inks
Latex paints
Polymers
Textile sizing agents
Cross-ReactionsFormaldehyde
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
de Groot, A.C., et al., Contact allergy
to preservatives--II. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(4): p.
218-22. |
| 2. |
de Groot, A.C., et al., Patch test
reactivity to DMDM hydantoin. Relationship to formaldehyde
allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(4): p. 197-201 |
| 3. |
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. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9