Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
BSE/TSE compliance required. Cationic surfactants are known ocular irritants and require eye irritation data. DEA backbone presents nitrosamine concern. HCl salt form may lower pH in concentrate; formulation pH must be controlled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl safe in cosmetics?
BSE/TSE compliance required. Cationic surfactants are known ocular irritants and require eye irritation data. DEA backbone presents nitrosamine concern. HCl salt form may lower pH in concentrate; formulation pH must be controlled. The EU classifies Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning (cationic surfactant — quaternary ammonium salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyethyl Tallowamine HCl?
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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