Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride

INCI: DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG-10 STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not widely published (CosIng Ref \#55802)
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic (cationic PEG quaternary ammonium surfactant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — PEG derivatives broadly reviewed as safe by CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Standard PEG concerns: ensure ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residuals below EU/US limits. Fruijtier-Pölloth (2005) safety assessment supports PEG class safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Standard PEG concerns: ensure ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residuals below EU/US limits. Fruijtier-Pölloth (2005) safety assessment supports PEG class safety. The EU classifies Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic (cationic PEG quaternary ammonium surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng Ref \#55802).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxypropyl PEG-10 Stearammonium Chloride?

adequate 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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