Synonym(s)
CAS number: 32289-58-0 [1]/; PHMB; Polyaminopropylbiguanide; Polyhexamethylene biguanide; Polyhexanide
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Polyaminopropyl biguanide is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a preservative: substance used in cosmetic preparations as a preservative. Inhibits the growth of micro-organisms (The framework conditions for preservatives that may be used in cosmetics are defined in the EC Cosmetics Regulation - 1223/2009 - Annex V).
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- The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) Manage risks - protect consumers: https://www.bvl.bund.de/DE/03_Verbraucherprodukte/03_AntragstellerUnternehmen/02_Kosmetik/04_Inhaltsstoffe/bgs_fuerAntragsteller_kosmetik_gesetzlicheRegelung_inhaltsstoffe_node.html
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer