Preservativemedium risk Common irritant

Imidazolidinyl Urea

INCI · Imidazolidinyl Urea

A formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Can cause allergic reactions.

Why dermatologists flag it

Formaldehyde releaser - can sensitize over time

Names to look for on labels

Imidazolidinyl Urea appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.

Imidazolidinyl UreaGermall 115Imidureaइमिडाज़ोलिडिनाइल यूरिया

Common product categories

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