Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride
INCI: AVOCADAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium compounds can be irritating to skin and eyes at higher concentrations; potential for contact sensitization in susceptible individuals; should be used at appropriate levels in rinse-off products preferentially.. A cationic surfactant (benzalkonium-type quaternary ammonium compound) derived from avocado oil fatty acids; the chemical name is 1-propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenylmethyl-3-[(1-oxoavocado)amino]-, chloride; provides antistatic and conditioning benefits by adsorb...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium compounds can be irritating to skin and eyes at higher concentrations; potential for contact sensitization in susceptible individuals; should be used at appropriate levels in rinse-off products preferentially.. A cationic surfactant (benzalkonium-type quaternary ammonium compound) derived from avocado oil fatty acids; the chemical name is 1-propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenylmethyl-3-[(1-oxoavocado)amino]-, chloride; provides antistatic and conditioning benefits by adsorb... The EU classifies Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Avocadamidopropalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-04-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Avocadamidopropalkonium 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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