Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride

INCI: DISTEARYL EPOXYPROPYLMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
29681-28-5
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR 700 (prohibited) or 21 CFR 250; not reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium compound with moderate safety profile; epoxy group warrants mutagenicity screening; limited published toxicological data and no CIR review available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium compound with moderate safety profile; epoxy group warrants mutagenicity screening; limited published toxicological data and no CIR review available. The EU classifies Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29681-28-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium 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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