Skip to content

Antimicrobial

POLYANTHRANILIC ACID SULFATE

Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A synthetic polymer of anthranilic acid in sulfate form, reported as antimicrobial/antioxidant. Anthranilic acid is aromatic-amine-derived; the polymer has limited human topical safety data.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Possible antimicrobial action
  • Possible antioxidant action

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Aromatic-amine class concerns
  • No CIR or SCCS review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related antimicrobials

50
ALUMINUM BROMOHYDRATE
Antimicrobial
 50
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM PENTACHLOROHYDRATE
Antimicrobial
 50
AMMONIUM PHENOLSULFONATE
Antimicrobial
 50
ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM/CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA WOOD EXTRACT
Antimicrobial
 50
BIPHENYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
Antimicrobial
 50
CINNAMOMUM OSMOPHLOEUM LEAF EXTRACT
Antimicrobial
 50
EUGENIA UNIFLORA LEAF OIL
Antimicrobial
 50
HYDROLYZED RUMEX CRISPUS ROOT EXTRACT
Antimicrobial

Check your shelf

Find POLYANTHRANILIC ACID SULFATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains POLYANTHRANILIC ACID SULFATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.