Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride

INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
83682-78-4 (typically cited for the phosphate variant; the chloride salt is structurally related)
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Not restricted. EWG Verified Ingredient (phosphate form). No dedicated CIR review, but quaternary ammonium class data applies.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated CIR assessment; safety evaluated via quaternary ammonium class data. Monitor for DMAPA impurities and nitrosamine formation potential. NaCl content in raw material (5.5โ€“6.6%) may affect formulation pH.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated CIR assessment; safety evaluated via quaternary ammonium class data. Monitor for DMAPA impurities and nitrosamine formation potential. NaCl content in raw material (5.5โ€“6.6%) may affect formulation pH. The EU classifies Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83682-78-4 (typically cited for the phosphate variant; the chloride salt is structurally related).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride?

adequate 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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