Glydant™ 2000
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INCI: DMDM Hydantoin
Product Category: PreservativeGlydant™ 2000 is a high-performance cosmetic and personal care preservative that is an excellent bactericide, mild fungicide. Glydant 2000 provides the lowest free formaldehyde available to the industry. This cost-effective preservation system offers color stability in formulations and water-white clarity with no crystallization problems.
Glydant is a preservative system that acts as an effective antibacterial. This DMDM Hydantoin chemistry has been used safely and effectively for years within personal care. Glydant works well in most cosmetic formulations and can be used at low use levels. In addition, there are strong safety and toxicological packages supporting this material.
Features & Benefits of Glydant™ 2000
- Ultra-low free formaldehyde (<0.1%)
- Reduced regulatory issues, less plant training
- Aqueous, non-freezing
- No crystallization problems
- Inventory, storage cost reductions
- Excellent bactericide, mild fungicide
- Extremely cost-effective
- Formulation flexibility
- Water-white/color stability
- Compatibility with anionics, nonionics, and cationics
- Heat stability
- Water solubility
- Has wide range of global regulatory approval
Applications
- Baby care and wipes
- Body wash
- Conditioner and shampoo
- Creams and lotions
- Deodorant and antiperspirants
- Eye creams and gels
- Eye shadow
- Face lotion, wipes, creams
- Foundation
- Hair gel
- Hand soap (non-anti-bacterial)
- Makeup remover
- Mascara
- Oil-in-water, water-in-oil
- Powder
- Suncare
- Toner
Formulation Recommendation
- Wide pH range: 3–10
- Compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic systems
- Add during the cool-down phase of the process, where possible
- Short bursts of temperature are also acceptable, up to 80°C, in closed systems
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