INCI: DMDM Hydantoin
CAS: 6440-58-0
Maxome DMDMH，a versatile and formaldehyde-releasing organic compound. It is best known for its broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria, yeast, and mold, making it a highly effective and widely used preservative in cosmetics, personal care products, and water-based formulations. Its mechanism of action involves slowly releasing a small amount of formaldehyde to inhibit microbial growth. Beyond this, it also serves important functions as a stabilizer and antimicrobial agent in industrial applications such as adhesives, paints, and metalworking fluids.