Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline

INCI: COCOYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS Number
61791-38-6
Function
Antistatic; Hair Conditioning; Surfactant – Cleansing (amphoteric)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA — no specific restrictions. Not individually CIR-reviewed; read-across from amphoteric surfactant class

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Safety Data

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

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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.

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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