iBACT™ DU
- CAS Number
- 78491-02-8
- EC Number
- 278-928-2
- INCI Name
- Diazolidinyl Urea
iBact DU is a cosmetic preservative highly effective against Gramnegative and Gram-positive bacteria over the period of storage and use of the product, widely used for the prevention of bacterial contamination in personal care products. iBact DU was developed from Imidazolidinyl Urea, it has been available as cosmetic ingredient since 1981, and had become, as reported by the FDA, one the ten most frequently used preservatives in cosmetics sold in USA.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Other OTC Actives
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iBACT
- Synonyms
- Diazolidinylurea, N,N'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)Urea
- Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent, Anti-Septic, Bacteriostatic Agent, Biocide, Preservative
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Bacterial, Antiseptic, Preservation
- Anti-Bacterial
- Antiseptic
- Preservation
- Labeling Claims
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.2 - 0.5%
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Recommended Uses
iBact DU is widely used as antiseptic in creams, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, liquid cosmetic and eye-cosmetics. It will be more effective if combined with parabens.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Storage and Handling
The product is very hygroscopic, so it should be stored in tightly closed containers. At his condition it guaranteed shelf-life is of 1 year from the manufacturing date.
- Packaging Information
- 25 kg/ drum
- Formulation Guideline
In emulsions and in every hot process, its addition is recommended at temperature below 50°C during the cooling stage, after the fragrance. It should always be incorporated into the water phase. It may be added as a powder or as a water concentrate. For a complete cosmetic preservative system, Diazolidinyl Urea may be added with Methyl Paraben and Propyl Paraben: the combination with parabens takes advantages of a synergistic action and provides a generally applicable, wide-range, versatile system.
- Hair Care
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Anti-Septic
- Bacteriostatic Agent
- Biocide
- Preservative
