CIR Seeks More Information On Preservative PHMB
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel says it needs additional information regarding preservative polyaminopropyl biguanide before it can make an assessment regarding its safety. The group is working to secure unpublished data on skin sensitization and will look more closely into reports of anaphylactic reactions and lung injuries.
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