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.
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Correct new structure: 1-[34-bis(hydroxymethyl)-25-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]-13-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea, Erroneous old structure: 1-[13-bis(hydroxymethyl)-25-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl]-13-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea
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