Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
Expert Verdict
Must not exceed 0.1% (Annex V/47); antimicrobial efficacy testing required for preservative claims; structurally an amidine with potential for ocular irritation at higher concentrations; compatible salt forms (diisethionate, diparaben) may be preferred for formulation stability
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexamidine safe in cosmetics?
Must not exceed 0.1% (Annex V/47); antimicrobial efficacy testing required for preservative claims; structurally an amidine with potential for ocular irritation at higher concentrations; compatible salt forms (diisethionate, diparaben) may be preferred for formulation stability The EU classifies Hexamidine as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Hexamidine allowed in the EU?
Hexamidine EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexamidine do in cosmetics?
Hexamidine functions as: Preservative / antimicrobial (biocide). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3811-75-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexamidine?
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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