Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for residual 1,4-dioxane; cationic charge may cause irritation in sensitive individuals at high concentrations; recommended primarily for rinse-off use; no specific genotoxicity or reproductive toxicity data located — consider requesting manufacturer's safety data package
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for residual 1,4-dioxane; cationic charge may cause irritation in sensitive individuals at high concentrations; recommended primarily for rinse-off use; no specific genotoxicity or reproductive toxicity data located — consider requesting manufacturer's safety data package The EU classifies Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride functions as: Hair-conditioning agent; antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (ethoxylated bis-quaternary ammonium compound).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dilaureth-4 Dimonium 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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