Is Cetrimonium Tosylate safe in cosmetics?
Cetrimonium Tosylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetrimonium Tosylate
INCI: CETRIMONIUM TOSYLATE
Cetrimonium Tosylate (CAS 138-32-9) 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.
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Function
Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant (Emulsifying), Surfactant (Cleansing)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexadecyl(trimethyl)azanium;4-methylbenzenesulfonate
InChIKey
MZMRZONIDDFOGF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; FDA UNII: 1P489GK6AR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetrimonium Tosylate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetrimonium Tosylate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cetrimonium Tosylate allowed in the EU?
Cetrimonium Tosylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cetrimonium Tosylate do in cosmetics?
Cetrimonium Tosylate functions as: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant (Emulsifying), Surfactant (Cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 138-32-9.
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