Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: GALACTOARABINAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cationic quaternary ammonium with potential for mild irritation at high concentrations or in leave-on products on compromised skin; CIR has reviewed structurally analogous ingredients (guar HPTC, cellulose HPTC) with favorable conclusions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cationic quaternary ammonium with potential for mild irritation at high concentrations or in leave-on products on compromised skin; CIR has reviewed structurally analogous ingredients (guar HPTC, cellulose HPTC) with favorable conclusions. The EU classifies Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic; Hair Conditioning; Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (quaternized polysaccharide derivative).
What is the Margin of Safety for Galactoarabinan Hydroxypropyltrimonium 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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