Is Polyaminopropyl Biguanide vegetarian?
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
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Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (PAPB) is a synthetic polymer containing biguanide groups linked by propyl chains, structurally related to polyhexamethylene biguanide, and used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics.
| Also known as | -, 608-042-7, 923-111-4, PHMB, Polihexanide, Poly(hexamethylenebiguanide) hydrochloride, Poly(iminocarbonimidoyliminocarbonimidoylimino-1,6-hexanediyl), Poly(iminoimidocarbonyl)iminohexamethylene hydrochloride, Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride |
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| INCI name | Polyaminopropyl Biguanide |
| CAS number | 133029-32-0 |
| EC number | 608-723-9 |
| CosIng ID | 36692 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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