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Expert Verdict
Pharmaceutical active ingredient — inclusion in cosmetics may trigger drug classification concerns; skin and eye irritant by analogy with chloride salt; concentration must be carefully controlled; no SCCS safety opinion for cosmetic use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dequalinium Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Pharmaceutical active ingredient — inclusion in cosmetics may trigger drug classification concerns; skin and eye irritant by analogy with chloride salt; concentration must be carefully controlled; no SCCS safety opinion for cosmetic use The EU classifies Dequalinium Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dequalinium Acetate allowed in the EU?
Dequalinium Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dequalinium Acetate do in cosmetics?
Dequalinium Acetate functions as: Antimicrobial / preservative (quaternary ammonium compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4578-31-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dequalinium Acetate?
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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