Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cationic quaternary ammonium compound; generally mild but may cause irritation at high concentrations on damaged skin. Low overall concern at typical use levels. Deposits onto negatively charged hair surfaces, reducing static and improving combability. Provides slip and softness
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenyl PG-Trimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cationic quaternary ammonium compound; generally mild but may cause irritation at high concentrations on damaged skin. Low overall concern at typical use levels. Deposits onto negatively charged hair surfaces, reducing static and improving combability. Provides slip and softness The EU classifies Behenyl PG-Trimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Behenyl PG-Trimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Behenyl PG-Trimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenyl PG-Trimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Behenyl PG-Trimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually confirmed in my sources (note: the closely related Behenoyl PG-Trimonium Chloride carries CAS 69537-38-8 - these are distinct ingredients; behenyl = alkyl, behenoyl = acyl).
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenyl PG-Trimonium 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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