Cetethyldimonium Bromide

INCI: CETETHYLDIMONIUM BROMIDE

CAS Number
124-03-8
Function
Antistatic, Antimicrobial, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; registered as EPA pesticide chemical (code 069156); UNII: 7ZNQ7FIO9K

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic surfactant with inherent irritation potential; EPA-registered pesticide chemical; limited safety data available for comprehensive cosmetic safety assessment.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetethyldimonium Bromide safe in cosmetics?

Cationic surfactant with inherent irritation potential; EPA-registered pesticide chemical; limited safety data available for comprehensive cosmetic safety assessment. The EU classifies Cetethyldimonium Bromide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetethyldimonium Bromide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetethyldimonium Bromide do in cosmetics?

Cetethyldimonium Bromide functions as: Antistatic, Antimicrobial, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124-03-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetethyldimonium Bromide?

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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