Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not listed in EU Annexes. Classified as Category 1 eye irritant; primary hazard is local irritation rather than systemic toxicity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicetyldimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Not listed in EU Annexes. Classified as Category 1 eye irritant; primary hazard is local irritation rather than systemic toxicity. The EU classifies Dicetyldimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dicetyldimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dicetyldimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicetyldimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dicetyldimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 1812-53-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dicetyldimonium 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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