Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative agent. It is used in 106 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE |
| Function | PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 32289-58-0 [1]/27083-27-8 [2]/28757-47-3 [3]/ 133029-32-0 [4] |
| EC number | 608-723-9 [1]/608-042-7 [2]/923-111-4 [3]/- [4] |
| Prevalence | 106 products (0.11% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Makeup Removers 67%Face Cleansers 9.4%Serums 6.6%Toners 4.7%General Moisturizers 3.8%Shampoos 1.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyaminopropyl Biguanide do in skincare?
- Polyaminopropyl Biguanide functions as a preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyaminopropyl Biguanide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyaminopropyl Biguanide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (67% of its uses).
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