Is Cetrimonium Saccharinate safe in cosmetics?
Cetrimonium Saccharinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetrimonium Saccharinate
INCI: CETRIMONIUM SACCHARINATE
Cetrimonium Saccharinate (CAS 2478-29-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant (Emulsifying). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant (Emulsifying)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,1-dioxo-1,2-benzothiazol-3-olate;hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium
InChIKey
GDORIPGFFDIMOW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Saccharinate salts permitted in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetrimonium Saccharinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cetrimonium Saccharinate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Biocide
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetrimonium Saccharinate allowed in the EU?
Cetrimonium Saccharinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetrimonium Saccharinate do in cosmetics?
Cetrimonium Saccharinate functions as: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant (Emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2478-29-7.
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