Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate
INCI: BIS-HYDROXYETHYL COCOMONIUM NITRATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrate counterion is atypical; verify nitrosamine formation potential when combined with secondary or tertiary amines in formulation. Subject to EC 1223/2009 Annex III nitrosamine limits (max 50 µg/kg).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrate counterion is atypical; verify nitrosamine formation potential when combined with secondary or tertiary amines in formulation. Subject to EC 1223/2009 Annex III nitrosamine limits (max 50 µg/kg). The EU classifies Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate allowed in the EU?
Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate do in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning (quaternary ammonium compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly identified in available databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Hydroxyethyl Cocomonium Nitrate?
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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