POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
Chemical name
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride
Chemical / IUPAC name
Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride
Maximum concentration
0.1%
Other restrictions
Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2019/831
SCCS opinions
Opinion concerning Restrictions on Materials listed in annex VI of Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products,Opinion on the safety of poly(hexamethylene) biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB). (Revision of 16 December 2014) - CAS number have been added. Corrigendum (02/02/2016) test concentrations (last paragraph) on page 25 have been corrected,OPINION ON Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (PHMB) - Submission III
Identified ingredients
POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
CMR
Carcinogenic Cat. 2()
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