Imidazolidinyl Urea (Jan Dekker)

Imidazolidinyl Urea by Jan Dekker and distributed by IMCD is a preservative that works through the release of formaldehyde. It shows strong activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, while exhibiting weak activity against yeast and mold.

• It possesses antimicrobial properties.
• The production process involves the condensation of allantoin and formaldehyde in the presence of sodium hydroxide, followed by neutralization with acetic acid.
• It is synergistic with parabens, sorbic acid, dehydroacetic acid and chelating agents (EDTA).
• It is free from VOC, palm oil, PFAS, GMO, gluten and BSE/TSE.
• It is used in shampoos, shower gel products, creams, and lotions.
• Imidazolidinyl Urea has a shelf life of 24 months.