Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride

INCI: COCOYL BENZYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
61791-52-4
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted cosmetic ingredient; no specific restrictions; listed in INCI Dictionary

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

GHS hazard codes H314 (skin corrosion), H302 (harmful if swallowed), H410 (aquatic toxicity) apply to the raw material at high concentration. Must be formulated at safe-use concentrations. Environmental aquatic toxicity flagged.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

GHS hazard codes H314 (skin corrosion), H302 (harmful if swallowed), H410 (aquatic toxicity) apply to the raw material at high concentration. Must be formulated at safe-use concentrations. Environmental aquatic toxicity flagged. The EU classifies Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-52-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride?

not established 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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