Is Distearyldimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Distearyldimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Also known as: 1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, Dimethyl Dioctadecylammonium chloride, Distearyl dimethylammonium chloride, NSC 61374, UNII-OM9573ZX3X
INCI: DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Distearyldimonium Chloride (CAS 107-64-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Distearyldimonium Chloride is classified GHS Danger (H318, H410, H315, H361, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dimethyl(dioctadecyl)azanium chloride
InChIKey
REZZEXDLIUJMMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No standalone CIR report. CIR 1982 assessed Quaternium-18 (closely related) as safe.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Distearyldimonium Chloride.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
CorrosiveEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Eye Dam. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
Hazard Statements
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "partial", "biodegradation_days": "120-240", "bioaccumulative": "yes", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "high", "coral_reef_safe": "no", "marine_toxicity": "toxic to aquatic organisms", "freshwater_toxicity": "bioaccumulative", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "yes", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmen…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "low", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neut…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "107-64-2", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "quaternary_ammonium", "charge_density_meq_g": "high", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic_film_forming", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "long_chain", "wet_…
sensory
{"silky": "waxy", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, conditioning", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, detangled", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.45", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "fair", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "no", "oil_soluble": "yes", "hlb_value": "6.0", "soluble_in": "oils, ethanol", "insoluble_in": "water, glycerin", "log_p": "3.6", "melting_point_c": "65-75", "appearance": "white flakes", "source": "Clariant"}
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
Endocrine Disruptors
Potential endocrine disrupting compound
Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange
ICSC Safety Card
1296
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Dispersing agent
Flow promoter
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Distearyldimonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride
Dimethyl Dioctadecylammonium chloride
Distearyl dimethylammonium chloride
NSC 61374
UNII-OM9573ZX3X
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Distearyldimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Distearyldimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Distearyldimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Distearyldimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 107-64-2.
Is Distearyldimonium Chloride used outside cosmetics?
Distearyldimonium Chloride also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Distearyldimonium Chloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Distearyldimonium Chloride is classified GHS Danger (H318, H410, H315, H361, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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