Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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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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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