Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
A cosmetic ingredient used as preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride [1];poly(iminoimidocarbonyl)iminohexamethylene hydrochloride [2];Poly(iminocarbonimidoyliminocarbonimidoylimino-1,6-hexanediyl) [3];- [4]
What does it do?
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
EU regulatory status
Polyaminopropyl 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 Polyaminopropyl Biguanide?
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride [1];poly(iminoimidocarbonyl)iminohexamethylene hydrochloride [2];Poly(iminocarbonimidoyliminocarbonimidoylimino-1,6-hexanediyl) [3];- [4]
Is Polyaminopropyl Biguanide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Polyaminopropyl Biguanide do in cosmetic products?
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: preservative.
What is the CAS number of Polyaminopropyl Biguanide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is 32289-58-0 [1]/27083-27-8 [2]/28757-47-3 [3]/ 133029-32-0 [4].
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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: 28/07/2020