Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: DIHYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
| 6
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic (cationic conditioning agent — small-molecule quat)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic conditioning agent used in hair care formulations with established safety profile and no regulatory restrictions in EU or US.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Cationic conditioning agent used in hair care formulations with established safety profile and no regulatory restrictions in EU or US. The EU classifies Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic (cationic conditioning agent — small-molecule quat). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxypropyltrimonium 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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