Is Benzoguanamine safe in cosmetics?
Benzoguanamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Benzoguanamine
Also known as: 2,4-Diamino-6-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine (6-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine) (1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-phenyl-) (Benzoguanamine), 4-26-00-01244, BRN 0153223, EINECS 202-095-6, 1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4-diamino-6-phenyl- (+1 more)
INCI: BENZOGUANAMINE
Benzoguanamine (CAS 91-76-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited; GHS signal word WARNING. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Benzoguanamine is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H332, H319, H412).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Film forming agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use; not CIR-reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzoguanamine.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Signal Word
WARNING
Pictograms
Excl markWarn
Hazard Statements
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Harmful / Irritant
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4 *; Aquatic Chronic 3
Hazard Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Benzoguanamine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
2,4-Diamino-6-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine (6-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine) (1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-phenyl-) (Benzoguanamine)
4-26-00-01244
BRN 0153223
EINECS 202-095-6
1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4-diamino-6-phenyl-
UNII-B9E2Q3VTUB
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
BENZOGUANAMINE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL337319
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzoguanamine allowed in the EU?
Benzoguanamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzoguanamine do in cosmetics?
Benzoguanamine functions as: Film forming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91-76-9.
Is Benzoguanamine classified as hazardous under GHS?
Benzoguanamine carries a GHS signal word of "WARNING". Hazard statements: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.
Is Benzoguanamine used outside cosmetics?
Benzoguanamine also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Benzoguanamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Benzoguanamine is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H332, H319, H412).
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