This chemical is used as a preservative and its most common skin exposure is with cosmetics and shampoos. This is a formaldehyde-releasing agent and may cross reaction in formaldehyde-sensitive individuals.
Always check product labels and use only ingredient labeled products that do not list this chemical or its synonyms.
If your spouse uses products, which are on the list, skin-to-skin transfer may occur.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
1,2-dimethylol-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin
1,3-bis (hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione
Dantoin DMDMH
Dimethyloldimethyl hydantoin
DMDM hydantoin
DMDMH
Glydant
Glydant Plus (95:5 misture of DMDM hydantoin and Ido propynyl butyl carbamate)
Mackgard DM
Nipaguard DMDMH
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Hints on avoiding:
Adhesives
Antiarrhythmic agents
Anticonvulsive agents
Color photography
Copy paper
Cosmetics
Cutting oils
Floor waxes
Formaldehyde
Possible cross-reactions may occur with other chemical:
Hair conditioners
Herbicides
Inks
Latex paints
Polymers
Shampoo
Skin care products
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.