Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride

INCI: DI-C12-15 ALKYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
68910-56-5
Function
Hair conditioning agent (quaternary ammonium salt)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; not listed on FDA prohibited/restricted list

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium salt with irritation potential at high concentrations; SCCS limits related quat structures to 0.25% or less in leave-on products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium salt with irritation potential at high concentrations; SCCS limits related quat structures to 0.25% or less in leave-on products. The EU classifies Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium 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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