Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Hexamidine Diparaben is a restricted preservative in the EU with a 0.1% concentration limit, permitted in the US with adequate margin of safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexamidine Diparaben safe in cosmetics?
Hexamidine Diparaben is a restricted preservative in the EU with a 0.1% concentration limit, permitted in the US with adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Hexamidine Diparaben as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexamidine Diparaben allowed in the EU?
Hexamidine Diparaben EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexamidine Diparaben do in cosmetics?
Hexamidine Diparaben functions as: Preservative / antimicrobial (salt form of hexamidine with p-hydroxybenzoic acid in 2:1 molar ratio). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93841-83-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexamidine Diparaben?
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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