Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: DEXTRAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number

83855-79-2

Function

Hair conditioning, antistatic

Safety Rating

GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted

🇺🇸 US Status permitted

US Notes Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe as used in cosmetics (Microbial Polysaccharide Gums assessment, 2012)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)

adequate

Dermal Absorption

negligible

Sensitization

low

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Expert Verdict

Cationic charge may cause ocular irritation at higher concentrations; ensure quaternizing agent residues are below specification limits and formulate to avoid inhalation exposure in spray products.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Cationic charge may cause ocular irritation at higher concentrations; ensure quaternizing agent residues are below specification limits and formulate to avoid inhalation exposure in spray products. The EU classifies Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83855-79-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dextran Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

adequate 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.