The product of polyaminopropyl biguanide and stearic acid, used as a deodorant ingredient.
What it is
Polyaminopropyl biguanide stearate is, according to CosIng, the product obtained by reacting polyaminopropyl biguanide (PHMB), a cationic polymer, with stearic acid. CosIng lists it as a deodorant and fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as deodorants.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

