Aminohexyl Guanine

INCI: AMINOHEXYL GUANINE

CAS Number
Not widely published; likely proprietary or limited registration
Function
Skin Conditioning (guanine derivative — likely used for optical or skin-conditioning effects)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction identified

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Major data gap — extremely limited cosmetic safety literature; requires full supplier safety dossier before use in formulation.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aminohexyl Guanine safe in cosmetics?

Major data gap — extremely limited cosmetic safety literature; requires full supplier safety dossier before use in formulation. The EU classifies Aminohexyl Guanine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Aminohexyl Guanine allowed in the EU?

Aminohexyl Guanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aminohexyl Guanine do in cosmetics?

Aminohexyl Guanine functions as: Skin Conditioning (guanine derivative — likely used for optical or skin-conditioning effects). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published; likely proprietary or limited registration.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aminohexyl Guanine?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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