Moderate Surfactant

Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate

INCI: DIMETHYLPABAMIDOPROPYL LAURDIMONIUM TOSYLATE

CAS Number
156679-41-3
Function
Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Hair UV-B Absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in FDA OTC Sunscreen Monograph; no GRASE classification. No specific FDA restrictions for hair conditioning use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Niche hair UV-B protection ingredient with significant data gaps; GHS skin sensitizer (H317) and eye irritant (H318) with PABA structural relationship raising photoallergen concerns and lack of CIR or SCCS review.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

Allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate safe in cosmetics?

Niche hair UV-B protection ingredient with significant data gaps; GHS skin sensitizer (H317) and eye irritant (H318) with PABA structural relationship raising photoallergen concerns and lack of CIR or SCCS review. The EU classifies Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate allowed in the EU?

Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate do in cosmetics?

Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate functions as: Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Hair UV-B Absorber. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 156679-41-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylpabamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate?

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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