Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential ocular and mucosal irritant at higher concentrations (class effect for dialkyl quats); concentration limits for leave-on formulations should follow CIR quat guidance; aquatic ecotoxicity typical of quat surfactants
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dilauryldimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Potential ocular and mucosal irritant at higher concentrations (class effect for dialkyl quats); concentration limits for leave-on formulations should follow CIR quat guidance; aquatic ecotoxicity typical of quat surfactants The EU classifies Dilauryldimonium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dilauryldimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dilauryldimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dilauryldimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dilauryldimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic; Hair conditioning; Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3401-74-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dilauryldimonium 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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