- ▸ Durable-press finishing: Crosslinks cotton for wrinkle resistance.
- ▸ Dimensional stabilization: Reduces shrinkage in cellulosic fabrics.
- ▸ Easy-care finishing: Base resin for easy-care textile finishes.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Dimethyloldihydroxyethylene urea (CAS 1852-04-6) is an N-methylol crosslinking agent based on a cyclic urea. It reacts with cellulose hydroxyl groups to deliver durable-press, wrinkle-resistant, and dimensional-stability finishes to cotton and cellulosic textiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DMDHEU?
DMDHEU (dimethyloldihydroxyethylene urea, CAS 1852-04-6) is an N-methylol crosslinking agent based on a cyclic urea. It reacts with cellulose hydroxyl groups to deliver durable-press, wrinkle-resistant, and dimensional-stability finishes to cotton and cellulosic textiles. RawSource supplies it in bulk to textile-finishing manufacturers.
What is DMDHEU used for in textile finishing?
It is the base resin for durable-press and easy-care finishes — it crosslinks cotton fibers to provide wrinkle resistance and reduces shrinkage for dimensional stabilization of cellulosic fabrics. It is applied via pad-dry-cure processes with a catalyst. RawSource supplies finishing-grade material in bulk.
What is easy-care finishing of cotton fabric?
Easy-care (durable-press) finishing crosslinks the cellulose in cotton so the fabric resists wrinkling and holds shape after laundering. DMDHEU is a standard crosslinking resin for this process, typically applied with a latent acid catalyst and cured onto the fabric. Modified low-formaldehyde DMDHEU grades exist; specify your requirement at quote.
What packaging and grades of DMDHEU are available?
DMDHEU is supplied as an aqueous resin solution in bulk industrial packaging such as drums, totes, and IBCs, including conventional and modified low-formaldehyde grades. Active solids and grade differ by product; confirm against your specification at quote. RawSource provides a CoA and SDS with each shipment.
What is the cost of bulk DMDHEU?
Pricing is quoted by order based on grade, solids content, volume, packaging, and freight. Send RawSource your target quantity and destination for a landed quote and lead time. We quote rather than list because cost follows feedstock and order scale.