DMDM hydantoin

English

Noun

DMDM hydantoin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The hydantoin derivative 1,3-dimethylol-5, 5-dimethyl hydantoin, widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics.
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