# 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid6035152
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Biocide
Identifier: DTXSID6035152

> 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is used as biocide. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._