# Polihexanide

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2035726
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Biocide, Preservative
Identifier: DTXSID2035726

> Polihexanide is used as biocide / preservative. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Preservative, Biocide.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._