Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate

INCI: BEHENAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

CAS Number
121657-65-6
Function
Hair Conditioning, Antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Hair conditioning agent with moderate sensitization potential; methosulfate counterion exhibits H315 (skin irritation) and H318 (serious eye damage) hazards in pure form; not to be confused with sulfates like SLS/SLES.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate safe in cosmetics?

Hair conditioning agent with moderate sensitization potential; methosulfate counterion exhibits H315 (skin irritation) and H318 (serious eye damage) hazards in pure form; not to be confused with sulfates like SLS/SLES. The EU classifies Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate allowed in the EU?

Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate do in cosmetics?

Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate functions as: Hair Conditioning, Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121657-65-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Behenamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate?

adequate 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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