Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL CETEARAMIDOPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
243982-96-3
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR reviewed in 2017 as part of Quaternium-26 / Fatty Amidopropyl Dimethyl Hydroxyethylammonium Chlorides family; concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR 2017 amended report: safe in present practices of use; should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form. Used in 13 product formulations (7 rinse-off, 6 leave-on) per VCRP data. Exclusively hair preparations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

CIR 2017 amended report: safe in present practices of use; should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form. Used in 13 product formulations (7 rinse-off, 6 leave-on) per VCRP data. Exclusively hair preparations. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 243982-96-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium 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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