Families are struggling as the cost of bringing up a child has risen to Â£148,000, according to research for the Child Poverty Action Group charity (CPAG). The report, co-funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation charity, says costs have risen by 4% over the last year.
DMDM Hydantoin is a formaldehyde donor containing up to 2% of the free aldehyde in equilibrium with the hydantoin. In cosmetics and personal care products, it functions as a preservative.
One of the preservatives that has replaced formaldehyde is DMDM Hydantoin. This is one of a number of preservatives that work by acting as formaldehyde donors. So instead of adding formaldehyde itself you add a chemical that breaks down slowly over time to release a tiny amount of formaldehyde.