Name Polyaminopropyl Biguanide Description Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a synthetic polymer used as a preservative and anti-bacterial agent. Benefits Prevents bacterial growth in water-based formulas. Considerations • Acute Inhalation Toxicity
Inhaling fumes can be fatal. • Suspected Carcinogen
Some studies have found polyaminopropyl biguanide to exhibit carcinogenic activity. However, the research is mixed, with other studies showing no activity. Further research is needed. • Birth Defects
Limited animal studies have found polyaminopropyl biguanide to cause birth defects. • Skin Irritation May cause skin irritation at high concentrations. Synonyms N'-[6-[(N'-methylcarbamimidoyl)amino]hexyl]ethanimidamide
Poly (hexamethylene biguanide)
SCHEMBL24018755
Polyhexamethylene Biguanidine HCl
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BCP13780
AKOS015919499
DA-71453
N-(6-(3-Methylguanidino)hexyl)acetimidamide
N-[6-(N'-METHYLCARBAMIMIDAMIDO)HEXYL]ETHANIMIDAMIDE Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/57345804
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/polyam062019final.pdf Summary Suspected carcinogen.
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