POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

Allowed preservative

United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Japan Standards for Cosmetics · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Argentina · Brazil

• Maximum concentration permitted at final product : 0.3%

ASEAN

• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.1%
• Other limitations and requirements : Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Taiwan · China

• Maximum concentration : 0.3%

Japan

• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and to be washed away) : 0.1 g
• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics not used for mucosa and not to be washed away) : 0.1 g
• Maximum amount per 100 g (Cosmetics that may be used for mucosa) : 0.1 g

South Korea

• Maximum concentration : 0.05%

European Union

• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0.1%
• Other : Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer · SCCS opinion: OPINION ON Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (PHMB) - Submission III; 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

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride) as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)