Is Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride
Also known as: 2-oxiranemethanaminium, N-methyl-N,N-dioctadecyl-, chloride (1:1), (2,3-Epoxypropyl)-methyl-dioctadecylammonium chloride
INCI: DISTEARYL EPOXYPROPYLMONIUM CHLORIDE
Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride (CAS 29681-28-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl-dioctadecyl-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)azanium chloride
InChIKey
SWNGALCHGNUWKW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Distearyl Epoxypropylmonium Chloride — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Known Synonyms
2-oxiranemethanaminium, N-methyl-N,N-dioctadecyl-, chloride (1:1)
(2,3-Epoxypropyl)-methyl-dioctadecylammonium chloride
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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