Cosmetic Ingredient

Babassamidopropalkonium chloride

Also known as: Benzenemethanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl, N-babassu oil acyl derivs., chlorides, 1-Propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenylmethyl-3-[(1-oxobabassu) amino]-, chloride

CAS 124046-05-5

Babassamidopropalkonium chloride (CAS 124046-05-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 5 fields
Name
Babassamidopropalkonium chloride
CAS Number
124046-05-5
DTXSID
DTXSID201021427
Synonyms
Benzenemethanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl, N-babassu oil acyl derivs., chlorides1-Propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenylmethyl-3-[(1-oxobabassu) amino]-, chloride

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Anti-static agentSoftener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada-https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/drugs-personal-care-products/environmental-impact-initiative/commerce-list-food-drugs-act-substances/substances-cosmetics-personal-care-products-regulated-under-food-drugs-act-that-were-commerce-between-january-1-1987-september-13-2001-cas-registry.html
Personal care-https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/drugs-personal-care-products/environmental-impact-initiative/commerce-list-food-drugs-act-substances/substances-cosmetics-personal-care-products-regulated-under-food-drugs-act-that-were-commerce-between-january-1-1987-september-13-2001-cas-registry.html
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)-https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/drugs-personal-care-products/environmental-impact-initiative/commerce-list-food-drugs-act-substances/substances-cosmetics-personal-care-products-regulated-under-food-drugs-act-that-were-commerce-between-january-1-1987-september-13-2001-cas-registry.html

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emulsifier
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Babassamidopropalkonium chloride?

Babassamidopropalkonium chloride appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada, Personal care, Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Babassamidopropalkonium chloride used in cosmetics?

Yes, Babassamidopropalkonium chloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Babassuamide MEA. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Babassamidopropalkonium chloride come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Babassamidopropalkonium chloride used outside industrial chemicals?

Babassamidopropalkonium chloride also appears in cosmetics databases.