Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is a synthetic polymer often used in cosmetics and personal care products for its preservative and antimicrobial properties. Here’s a breakdown of its role, safety, and uses in cosmetics:

Key Benefits

Antimicrobial Agent: Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is highly effective against a broad range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and yeast. This makes it an excellent preservative to prevent product spoilage and maintain shelf life.

Mildness: Unlike some preservatives, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide is considered relatively mild, reducing the likelihood of irritation in lower concentrations.

Formulation Compatibility: It’s versatile and compatible with various formulations, including creams, lotions, gels, and wipes.

Usage: For all types of products that require preservatives.

Mixing method: Mix in the water part

Usage rate: 0.1-1.0%

Product characteristics: Colorless to light yellow liquid

Solubility: Soluble in water (not more than 1.0%)

Storage: Can be stored at room temperature, but close the bottle tightly and keep away from sunlight or heat. The product has a shelf life of at least 2 years.

INCI Name : Water, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide

*Before producing finished cosmetics for sale, formula developers or manufacturers must always perform challenge tests to determine the efficacy and suitability of preservatives for the cosmetic formula before production and sale.*