Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: GINSENG HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (quaternized derivative of hydrolyzed Panax ginseng)
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR; falls under CIR Panax spp. assessment (2015) which found ginseng root-derived ingredients safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety largely inferred by structural analogy to other hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride derivatives; residual ginsenoside content should be characterized; cationic charge may cause ocular irritation at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; safety largely inferred by structural analogy to other hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride derivatives; residual ginsenoside content should be characterized; cationic charge may cause ocular irritation at high concentrations The EU classifies Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (quaternized derivative of hydrolyzed Panax ginseng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ginseng Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?

adequate 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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