Imidazolidinyl Urea.
Also known as: Germall 115, imidurea, N,N'-methylenebis(N'-(1-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)urea)
Imidazolidinyl Urea is an ingredient used in cosmetics such as face moisturizer, lip gloss.
Global status.
How imidazolidinyl urea is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
80% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Max 0.6% as preservative (Annex V); must label 'contains formaldehyde' if >0.05%.
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Max 0.6% with labeling requirements.
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Restricted as formaldehyde releaser on Hotlist.
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Permitted under MHLW positive list with limits.
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Permitted with limits and formaldehyde labeling.
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Max 0.6% per Safety Technical Standards.
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Max 0.6% per ANVISA.
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Max 0.6%, aligned with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Other manufacturers use it as an antimicrobial preservative, often combined with parabens or other preservatives.
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Imidazolidinyl Urea in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use imidazolidinyl urea. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.