Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Cationic polymer with GHS hazard classifications H400 and H410 indicating very high aquatic toxicity. Potential for ocular irritation at elevated concentrations. Environmental disposal considerations required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexadimethrine Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cationic polymer with GHS hazard classifications H400 and H410 indicating very high aquatic toxicity. Potential for ocular irritation at elevated concentrations. Environmental disposal considerations required. The EU classifies Hexadimethrine Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexadimethrine Chloride allowed in the EU?
Hexadimethrine Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexadimethrine Chloride do in cosmetics?
Hexadimethrine Chloride functions as: Antistatic — reduces electrostatic charges on hair. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68393-49-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexadimethrine 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Hexadimethrine Chloride compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Hexadimethrine Chloride in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Hexadimethrine Chloride in your formulation.