Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: COCOGLUCOSIDES HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not publicly established (complex UVCB substance)
Function
Cleansing agent; skin conditioning agent; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions for cosmetic use. No standalone CIR review; safety supported by read-across from CIR reviews of galactomannans/hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride derivatives concluded safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

As a cationic surfactant, may be mildly irritating to eyes at higher concentrations. Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data relies on read-across from related hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride derivatives. Quaternary ammonium compounds flagged for potential environmental persistence.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

As a cationic surfactant, may be mildly irritating to eyes at higher concentrations. Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data relies on read-across from related hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride derivatives. Quaternary ammonium compounds flagged for potential environmental persistence. The EU classifies Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Cleansing agent; skin conditioning agent; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly established (complex UVCB substance).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium 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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