Ethylene urea
CAS 120-93-4
EC 204-436-4
Formula C3H6N2O
MW 86.09 g/mol
Heterocyclic Compounds Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcareBiotechnology & Life Sciences CatalysisPreservation & BiocideFoam ControlSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Ethylene urea (CAS 120-93-4, EC 204-436-4), also known as ethyleneurea or by the trade designation SD 6073, is a cyclic urea derivative with the molecular formula C3H6N2O. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29339900 within the heterocyclic compounds category.
In personal care formulations, ethylene urea functions as a skin conditioner and protectant by forming hydrogen bonds with keratin proteins, improving moisture retention at the stratum corneum level. It also acts as an antimicrobial agent and foaming aid in cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and serves as a catalyst or reactive intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis.
Ethylene urea is supplied as a crystalline powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market placement. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation including Safety Data Sheets and certificates of analysis aligned with relevant pharmacopoeial or cosmetic-grade specifications. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier volume tier.
In personal care formulations, ethylene urea functions as a skin conditioner and protectant by forming hydrogen bonds with keratin proteins, improving moisture retention at the stratum corneum level. It also acts as an antimicrobial agent and foaming aid in cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and serves as a catalyst or reactive intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis.
Ethylene urea is supplied as a crystalline powder and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market placement. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation including Safety Data Sheets and certificates of analysis aligned with relevant pharmacopoeial or cosmetic-grade specifications. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier volume tier.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 131 °C |
| Boiling Point | 192 °C @ Press: 16 Torr |
| Density | 1.1530 (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 265°C |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | odorless |
| Form | Powder or Crystalline Powder |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.5110 (estimate) |
| Log P | -1.16 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS08
H
H319H361H373
P
P203P260P280P318P319P405P501P264+P265P337+P317P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29339900 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Imidazolidin-2-Oneethyleneurea2-imidazolidone2-imidazolidinoneSD 6073Urea, ethylene-Imidazolidinone
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