Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL DIMETHYLAMMONIUM LACTATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data gap: no CIR or SCCS assessment available. Low molecular weight quaternary ammonium compound; confirm pH compatibility and verify purity of amine component. Lactic acid counterion is benign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Data gap: no CIR or SCCS assessment available. Low molecular weight quaternary ammonium compound; confirm pH compatibility and verify purity of amine component. Lactic acid counterion is benign. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively confirmed in CosIng or PubChem for this exact INCI; structurally related to CAS 888724-51-4 (hydroxyethyl trimethylammonium lactate).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Dimethylammonium Lactate?
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.
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