Is 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride
INCI: 2,3-EPOXYPROPYL COCODIMONIUM CHLORIDE (IF LISTED)
2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride (CAS Not confirmed in available databases - glycidyl dimethylcocoammonium chloride) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic / hair conditioning agent - cationic quaternary with. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed in available databases - glycidyl dimethylcocoammonium chloride
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Function
Antistatic / hair conditioning agent - cationic quaternary with epoxide-reactive group
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA monograph; epoxide-containing quaternary ammoniums raise mutagenicity concerns
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic / hair conditioning agent - cationic quaternary with epoxide-reactive group. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in available databases - glycidyl dimethylcocoammonium chloride.
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