Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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