Diazolidinyl Urea (Germall II)

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Where is Diazolidinyl Urea (Germall II) found?

Diazolidinyl urea (Germall II) is a preservative commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. This substance may release formaldehyde and cross-reactions to other formaldehyde-releasing substances may occur.

How can you avoid contact with Diazolidinyl Urea (Germall II)?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Diazolidinyl urea
• N,N’-Bis(hydroxymethyl) urea
• N-(1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
• Diazolidinylurea
• Urea, N-(1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl-N,N’- bis(hyd- roxymethyl)-
• 1-(1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)-1,3- bis(hydroxymethyl)urea
• EINECS 278-928-2
• Germall® 11
• Imidazolidinyl urea 11
• N-(1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-N,N’-
• bis(hydroxymethyl)urea
• N-(Hydroxymethyl)-N-(1,3-dihydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxo-4-
• imidazolidinyl)-N’-(hydroxymethyl) urea
• N-(Hydroxymethyl)-N-(1,3-dihydroxymethyl-2,5-dioxo-4-
• imidazolidinyl)-N’-(hydroxymethyl)urea

What are some products that may contain Diazolidinyl Urea (Germall II)?

A clinician's point of view.

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