Is Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
Also known as: UNII-9CO8OUL4TH, 1-Propanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-((1-oxodocosyl)amino)-, chloride, 1-Propanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-oxodocosyl)amino)-, chloride (1:1), Incroquat behenyl HE
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride (CAS 220828-91-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-(docosanoylamino)propyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylazanium chloride
InChIKey
KOCBGAVFNMQNFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; widely used in hair care
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
UNII-9CO8OUL4TH
1-Propanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-((1-oxodocosyl)amino)-, chloride
1-Propanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-oxodocosyl)amino)-, chloride (1:1)
Incroquat behenyl HE
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
children; Europe; Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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