Guanadinium Carbonate

INCI: GUANIDINE CARBONATE

CAS Number
593-85-1
Function
pH adjuster, buffering agent, hair conditioning, depilatory aid
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA prohibited/restricted list; used as pH adjuster and depilatory aid; strong alkalinity requires careful formulation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Functional pH adjuster and depilatory aid with strong alkalinity (pH ~11) that poses irritation risk at higher concentrations; safe in rinse-off formulations at controlled concentrations but requires careful formulation for leave-on applications.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

ph-adjuster alkaline depilatory buffering

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guanadinium Carbonate safe in cosmetics?

Functional pH adjuster and depilatory aid with strong alkalinity (pH ~11) that poses irritation risk at higher concentrations; safe in rinse-off formulations at controlled concentrations but requires careful formulation for leave-on applications. The EU classifies Guanadinium Carbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Guanadinium Carbonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Guanadinium Carbonate do in cosmetics?

Guanadinium Carbonate functions as: pH adjuster, buffering agent, hair conditioning, depilatory aid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 593-85-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Guanadinium Carbonate?

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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