Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride

INCI: BISHYDROXYETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
050744-86-0
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CIR monograph identified; not FDA-restricted; used in personal care (lotions, shaving foams, shampoos)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available toxicological data. Cationic surfactants can cause irritation at high concentrations; formulate within typical quat use levels. Eye irritation possible. Ingredient-specific data gap exists โ€” consider commissioning in vitro irritation and sensitization testing.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available toxicological data. Cationic surfactants can cause irritation at high concentrations; formulate within typical quat use levels. Eye irritation possible. Ingredient-specific data gap exists โ€” consider commissioning in vitro irritation and sensitization testing. The EU classifies Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 050744-86-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium 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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