Dibromohexamidine Isethionate

INCI: DIBROMOHEXAMIDINE ISETHIONATE

CAS Number
93856-83-8
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 0.1%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited under 21 CFR; manufacturer must substantiate safety

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Max 0.1% in finished product; part of the diamidine family (structurally related to hexamidine); ensure purity specs exclude impurities of concern; monitor for contact sensitization in challenge testing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen preservative eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibromohexamidine Isethionate safe in cosmetics?

Max 0.1% in finished product; part of the diamidine family (structurally related to hexamidine); ensure purity specs exclude impurities of concern; monitor for contact sensitization in challenge testing The EU classifies Dibromohexamidine Isethionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dibromohexamidine Isethionate allowed in the EU?

Dibromohexamidine Isethionate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dibromohexamidine Isethionate do in cosmetics?

Dibromohexamidine Isethionate functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93856-83-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dibromohexamidine Isethionate?

adequate 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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