Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate

INCI: CETETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE

CAS Number
78-21-7
Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; limited CIR data available

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir 15 May 2001
Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium compound with potential irritant properties; lacks CIR final report or SCCS opinion; morpholinium ring structure requires toxicological justification and additional safety substantiation for CPSR compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium compound with potential irritant properties; lacks CIR final report or SCCS opinion; morpholinium ring structure requires toxicological justification and additional safety substantiation for CPSR compliance. The EU classifies Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate allowed in the EU?

Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate do in cosmetics?

Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 78-21-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetethyl Morpholinium Ethosulfate?

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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