Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium surfactant with significant irritation and corrosion potential; skin corrosion and serious eye damage reported above 0.1%. Respiratory tract irritation risk if aerosolized. Exercise caution in children's products. Must strictly comply with concentration limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium surfactant with significant irritation and corrosion potential; skin corrosion and serious eye damage reported above 0.1%. Respiratory tract irritation risk if aerosolized. Exercise caution in children's products. Must strictly comply with concentration limits. The EU classifies Cocoalkonium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cocoalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Cocoalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Cocoalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic; antimicrobial/preservative; emulsifying; wetting; dispersing; anticorrosive (cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-71-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoalkonium 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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