Dibehenoylethyl Dimonium Chloride

INCI: DIBEHENOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
342904-62-5
Function
Hair conditioning agent, antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not on FDA prohibited list; limited CIR-specific monograph (read-across from quaternary ammonium class)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data; safety supported primarily by read-across from structurally analogous quaternary ammonium compounds (behentrimonium chloride class); recommend HRIPT if used in leave-on products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibehenoylethyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data; safety supported primarily by read-across from structurally analogous quaternary ammonium compounds (behentrimonium chloride class); recommend HRIPT if used in leave-on products. The EU classifies Dibehenoylethyl Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dibehenoylethyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dibehenoylethyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Dibehenoylethyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning agent, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 342904-62-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dibehenoylethyl 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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