Is Hexamidine Diisethionate safe in cosmetics?
Hexamidine Diisethionate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Also known as: Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 4,4'-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboximidamide] (2:1), Benzamidine, 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)di-, diisethionate, EINECS No.: 211-533-5, Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine (2:1), Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine (+14 more)
INCI: HEXAMIDINE DIISETHIONATE
Hexamidine Diisethionate (CAS 659-40-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative, antimicrobial, anti-dandruff. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Function
Preservative, antimicrobial, anti-dandruff
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-[6-(4-carbamimidoylphenoxy)hexoxy]benzenecarboximidamide;bis(2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid)
InChIKey
NBVZMBLJRHUOJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe at concentrations up to 0.1%; used in skin, hair, and nail products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexamidine Diisethionate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | permitted_preservative | 0.1 | all cosmetics |
| BR | permitted_preservative | 0.1 | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
Defoamer
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hexamidine Diisethionate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
regulated
antimicrobial
annex-v
Known Synonyms
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 4,4'-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis[benzenecarboximidamide] (2:1)
Benzamidine, 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)di-, diisethionate
EINECS No.: 211-533-5
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine (2:1)
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-, compd. with 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)dibenzamidine
Benzamidine, 4,4'-(hexamethylenedioxy)di-, bis(2-hydroxyethanesulfonate)
Benzenecarboximidamide, 4,4'-[1,6-hexanediylbis(oxy)]bis-, bis(2-hydroxyethanesulfonate)
2535RP
Desomedine
Elastab HP 100
Elestab HP 100
Esomedina
Hexamethylenedioxy-4,4'-dibenzamidinebis(hydroxy-2-ethanesulfonate)
Hexamidine isethionate
Hexomedine
NSC 115848
Ophtamedine
RP 2535
p,p'-(Hexamethylenedioxy)dibenzamide bis(β-hydroxyethanesulfonate)
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Preservative
Defoamer
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexamidine Diisethionate allowed in the EU?
Hexamidine Diisethionate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexamidine Diisethionate do in cosmetics?
Hexamidine Diisethionate functions as: Preservative, antimicrobial, anti-dandruff. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 659-40-5.
Is Hexamidine Diisethionate used outside cosmetics?
Hexamidine Diisethionate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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