Is Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride
INCI: DIMETHICONE HYDROXYPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride (CAS Not individually assigned (quaternary ammonium-functional silicone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, antistatic agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned (quaternary ammonium-functional silicone)
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Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR; CIR has reviewed methicone family
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dimethicone Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (quaternary ammonium-functional silicone).
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