2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride

INCI: 2,3-EPOXYPROPYL COCODIMONIUM CHLORIDE (IF LISTED)

CAS Number
Not confirmed in available databases - glycidyl dimethylcocoammonium chloride
Function
Antistatic / hair conditioning agent - cationic quaternary with epoxide-reactive group
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Glycidyl epoxide = genotoxic alert; structurally related to EU Annex II-banned glycidyl trimethylammonium chloride (CAS 3033-77-0); treat as high-risk until proven otherwise

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Glycidyl epoxide = genotoxic alert; structurally related to EU Annex II-banned glycidyl trimethylammonium chloride (CAS 3033-77-0); treat as high-risk until proven otherwise The EU classifies 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2,3-Epoxypropyl Cocodimonium Chloride?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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