Is Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Surfactant
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Also known as: Ethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-N-[2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride, Ethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-N-[2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride (1:1), N,N-Di-(beta-stearoylethyl)-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride, EINECS 267-382-0, UNII-438IW0F1CL
INCI: DISTEAROYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride (CAS 67846-68-8) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent. NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dimethyl-bis(2-octadecanoyloxyethyl)azanium chloride
InChIKey
NUCJYHHDSCEKQN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
EPA Safer Choice green circle. NICNAS concluded not unreasonable risk at up to 6%.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
Environmental
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Known Synonyms
Ethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-N-[2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride
Ethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-N-[2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]ethyl]-, chloride (1:1)
N,N-Di-(beta-stearoylethyl)-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride
EINECS 267-382-0
UNII-438IW0F1CL
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 67846-68-8.
Is Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride used outside cosmetics?
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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