Allowed in EU

O-Tolyl Biguanide

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

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What does it do?

O-Tolyl Biguanide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

EU regulatory status

O-Tolyl Biguanide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is O-Tolyl Biguanide?

O-Tolyl Biguanide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-o-Tolylbiguanide

Is O-Tolyl Biguanide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. O-Tolyl Biguanide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does O-Tolyl Biguanide do in cosmetic products?

O-Tolyl Biguanide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.

What is the CAS number of O-Tolyl Biguanide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for O-Tolyl Biguanide is 93-69-6.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010