Delmopinol HCl

INCI: DELMOPINOL HCL

CAS Number
98092-92-3
Function
Oral care agent (surfactant/antiplaque — inhibits biofilm adhesion); primarily used in mouthwash formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in OTC oral care products; no specific cosmetic restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not suitable for leave-on cosmetics or skin application. Corrosive classification (H314) makes this inappropriate outside dilute oral-care rinse-off products. Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4 (H302). Aquatic toxicity Cat. 1 (H400/H410). Strictly oral-care use only at validated concentrations (typically 0.1–0.2%).

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmopinol HCl safe in cosmetics?

Not suitable for leave-on cosmetics or skin application. Corrosive classification (H314) makes this inappropriate outside dilute oral-care rinse-off products. Acute oral toxicity Cat. 4 (H302). Aquatic toxicity Cat. 1 (H400/H410). Strictly oral-care use only at validated concentrations (typically 0.1–0.2%). The EU classifies Delmopinol HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Delmopinol HCl allowed in the EU?

Delmopinol HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Delmopinol HCl do in cosmetics?

Delmopinol HCl functions as: Oral care agent (surfactant/antiplaque — inhibits biofilm adhesion); primarily used in mouthwash formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98092-92-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Delmopinol HCl?

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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