INCI name

DIMETHYLOL ETHYLENE THIOUREA

1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-imidazolidinethione

AntimicrobialHair conditioningBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 441,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)imidazolidine-2-thione
Product type
(a) Hair products (b) Nail products
Maximum concentration
(a) 2% (b) 2%
Conditions and warnings
Contains Dimethylol ethylene thiourea
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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