A formaldehyde-releasing preservative regulated in Annex V.
What it is
Imidazolidinyl urea is a heterocyclic substituted urea and belongs to the group of preservatives known as formaldehyde releasers. CosIng lists it as a preservative. In the EU it is listed in Annex V (allowed preservatives).
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits. The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Preservative
- Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex V, entry 27N,N''-Methylenebis[N'-[3-(hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]urea]
- Maximum concentration
- 0.6%
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (61)
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Sea Salt · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Olive Blossom · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Unscented 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Sea Salt 1 Liter · KORRES
- Renewing Body Cleanser Sea Lavender · KORRES
- Renewing Body Cleanser Cashmere Rose 1 Liter · KORRES
- Mini Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Olive Blossom 40ML · KORRES
- Renewing Body Cleanser Pure Cotton 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Wild Orchid 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Honey Pear 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Herbal Honey 1 Liter · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Shower Gel Almond Cocoon 1 Liter · KORRES