Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
INCI: DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No published oral, dermal, or inhalation toxicity data found; no CIR monograph. Cationic surfactants can be irritating at high concentrations — recommend in vitro irritation testing (EpiDerm/EpiSkin). Eye irritation potential typical of quats; aquatic toxicity likely due to cationic surfactant class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
No published oral, dermal, or inhalation toxicity data found; no CIR monograph. Cationic surfactants can be irritating at high concentrations — recommend in vitro irritation testing (EpiDerm/EpiSkin). Eye irritation potential typical of quats; aquatic toxicity likely due to cationic surfactant class. The EU classifies Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning (cationic surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dipalmitoylethyl 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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