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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cationic surfactant that may cause irritation at high concentrations; read-across from analogous alkonium chlorides may be used; HRIPT at intended use level advised; assess aquatic ecotoxicity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erucalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cationic surfactant that may cause irritation at high concentrations; read-across from analogous alkonium chlorides may be used; HRIPT at intended use level advised; assess aquatic ecotoxicity. The EU classifies Erucalkonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Erucalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Erucalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Erucalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Erucalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily established (erucyl-derived quaternary ammonium salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Erucalkonium 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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