Imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115)
Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115). This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and fluid-filled blisters. Where is imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115) found? Imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115) is an antimicrobial substance used as a preservative in cosmetics, shampoos, deodorants, body lotions, and in some therapeutic topical ointments and creams.
How can you avoid contact with imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115)? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: • Germall 115 • Imidazolidinyl urea • N,N’’-Methylenebis(N’-(3- (hydroxymethyl)-2,5-dioxoimidazolidin- 4-yl)urea) • CAS RN: 39236-46-9 What are some products that may contain imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115)? Children’s Products: Fragrance: • Baby Magic, Baby Bath, Original • Avon Passion Dance for Women • Baby Magic, Calming Massage Milk Lotion Hair Care: • Baby Magic, Calming Milk Bath with Lavender & Chamomile • Aussie Instant Freeze Hairspray - Extreme Hold Hairspray • Freeman Botanicals Humectant Plus Intensive Cosmetics: Conditioner • Almay One Coat Nourishing - Thickening Mascara • Freeman Botanicals Natural Hair Care: Hair Rescue • Almay One Coat Nourishing - Triple Effect Regular • Neutrogena Shampoo - Anti-Residue Formula Mascara • Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Shampoo • CoverGirl Clean Fragrance Free Liquid Make Up (Ethnic) • Neutrogena T/Gel Original Shampoo • CoverGirl Clean Liquid Make Up-Ethnic • Nilodor Natural Touch Moisturizing Conditioner • CoverGirl Invisible Concealer • Nizoral Rx Nizoral Shampoo • CoverGirl Shimmer Eye Pen • Paul Mitchell Foaming Pomade • CoverGirl Smoothers Natural Lash and Brow • Revlon Top Brass • L’Oreal HIP High Drawn - Volumizing • L’Oreal Illumination Loose Eye Color Lotions and Skin Care: • L’Oreal Lash Out - Waterproof • Bath & Body Works Body Lotion-Flowering Herbs • L’Oreal Lineur Intense Brush Tip; Felt Tip • Clearasil Acne Control Pore Cleansing Pads • L’Oreal Voluminous Curved Brush • Garnier Micro Bead Cream Scrub • L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition • Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri Pure Detoxifying Gel Cleanser • L’Oreal Voluminous Original • Garnier Skin Renew Daily Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream • L’Oreal Wear Infinite Long Wearing Silky Powder • Garnier Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream • Max Factor No Color Mascara • Garnier Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Lotion • Maybelline Expert Wear • Garnier Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Serum • Maybelline Finish Matte • Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Moisture Cream • Maybelline Intense XXL Length • Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream • Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control • Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Serum E,F,I,P • Maybelline Shine Free Powder • Imina Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion • Maybelline Volume Express • L’Oreal Eye Defense • Revlon Age Defying Makeup SPF 8, Fair Blush • L’Oreal Revitalift Complete Day Lotion - Fragrance Free SPF 15 • Revlon Age Defying Makeup - SPF 15 • L’Oreal Revitalift Complete Day Lotion SPF 15 Deodorants • Neutrogena Intensified Eye Moisture 12 Hour Hydrating
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Lotions and Skin Care continued: • Noxzema Plus Cleansing Lotion, Plus Moisturizers, Pump • Noxzema Skin Cream Pump Plus • Oil of Olay Age Defying Series Revitalizing Eye Gel • Oil of Olay ProVital Night Cream • Old Spice Sensitive Soothing Gel After Shave & Moisturizer In One • PanOxyl Foaming Acne Wash (10% BPO) • Phisoderm Nurturing Facial Polish • Ponds Clear Solutions Deep Pore Scrub • Ponds Dry Skin Cream • Ponds Dry Skin Cream, Extra Rich • Revlon Age Defying SPF 8, Natural Tan • Revlon Eterna 27 All Day Moisture Cream • Revlon Eterna ‘27’ All Day Moisture Lotion • Revlon Moon Drops Extra Gentle Cleanser, For Sensitive/Delicate SkinCream • Revlon Moon Drops Soothing Moisture Cream SPF 6 • Revlon Professional Cuticle Massage Night Cream • Revlon Professional Cuticle Remover Tanning Creams: • Banana Boat Dark Tanning Lotion - SPF 4 • Banana Boat Sunblock Lotion - SPF 15 • Banana Boat Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 8 • Banana Boat Ultra Sunblock Lotion - SPF 30 • Coppertone Sunblock Lotion - SPF 15 • Hawaiian Tropic Ozone Sunblock Lotion - SPF 70 Therapeutic Topical Ointments and Creams
For additional information about products that might contain imidazolidinyl urea (Germall 115), go to the Household Product Database online(http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.
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