Is Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Also known as: Dimethyldi(C12-C15)alkylammonium chloride, EINECS 272-746-7, C12-15-Dialkyldimethyl ammonium chlorides
INCI: DI-C12-15 ALKYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride (CAS 68910-56-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent (quaternary ammonium salt). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning agent (quaternary ammonium salt)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; not listed on FDA prohibited/restricted list
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
Dimethyldi(C12-C15)alkylammonium chloride
EINECS 272-746-7
C12-15-Dialkyldimethyl ammonium chlorides
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning agent (quaternary ammonium salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68910-56-5.
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