Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Causes skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and respiratory irritation (H335); pharmaceutical classification risk with concentration-dependent irritation profile; no formal cosmetic safety assessment by SCCS or CIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dequalinium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Causes skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and respiratory irritation (H335); pharmaceutical classification risk with concentration-dependent irritation profile; no formal cosmetic safety assessment by SCCS or CIR. The EU classifies Dequalinium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dequalinium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dequalinium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dequalinium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dequalinium Chloride functions as: Antimicrobial / preservative (quaternary ammonium compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 522-51-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dequalinium 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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