Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
220828-91-1
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction; widely used in hair care

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium compound with potential for N-nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents; must comply with EU limit of 50 µg/kg nitrosamines. Derived from behenyl alcohol (vegetable origin). Eye irritation at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium compound with potential for N-nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents; must comply with EU limit of 50 µg/kg nitrosamines. Derived from behenyl alcohol (vegetable origin). Eye irritation at high concentrations. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 220828-91-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium 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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