Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride
INCI: DICAPRYL/DICAPRYLYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cationic surfactant with potential for skin/eye irritation at concentrations exceeding 1%; may form nitrosamines if contaminated with secondary amines; cosmetic use-level data is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cationic surfactant with potential for skin/eye irritation at concentrations exceeding 1%; may form nitrosamines if contaminated with secondary amines; cosmetic use-level data is limited. The EU classifies Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, emulsifying (cationic surfactant), hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68424-95-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl 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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