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Preservative

HEXAMIDINE DIPARABEN

CAS 93841-83-9 Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A salt of hexamidine with a paraben anion, used as a cosmetic preservative. Effective antimicrobial but combines two moieties of concern — paraben endocrine signals and hexamidine sensitization risk.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative
  • Effective against bacteria and fungi at low levels
  • Stable across cosmetic pH range

Known concerns

  • Contains paraben moiety — endocrine activity concerns
  • EU restricted use as a preservative
  • Hexamidine itself can cause contact sensitization
  • May release paraben on hydrolysis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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