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Diazolidinylurea raises a low level of health concern because:

  • This ingredient is suspected of causing immunotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)

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Controversial Ingredient

Diazolidinylurea is a controversial ingredient
Concern that this preservative releases formaldehyde into a product and may therefore cause consumer exposure to a recognized carcinogen.

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From Wikipedia

Diazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics. It is chemically related to imidazolidinyl urea which is used in the same way. Diazolidinyl urea acts as a formaldehyde releaser.

It is used in many cosmetics, skin care products, shampoos and conditioners, as well as a wide range of products including bubble baths, baby wipes and household detergents. Diazolidinyl urea is found in the commercially available preservative Germaben.

Commercial diazolidinyl urea is a mixture of different formaldehyde addition products including polymers.[2]...

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