Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must be co-formulated with mild surfactants to achieve acceptable skin tolerance. Primarily rinse-off use recommended. Irritation potential at high concentrations noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline safe in cosmetics?
Must be co-formulated with mild surfactants to achieve acceptable skin tolerance. Primarily rinse-off use recommended. Irritation potential at high concentrations noted. The EU classifies Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline functions as: Antistatic; Hair Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing (amphoteric). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-38-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline?
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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