Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL ARGININE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ETHER HCL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns documented. China restricts whole-body rinse-off use at ≤1.2%. Amino acid-derived (arginine-based) cationic surfactant with C12-C14 alkyl ether chains; provides mild cleansing with simultaneous conditioning; the arginine moiety imparts antimicrobial potential; hydrochloride salt form ensures water solubility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns documented. China restricts whole-body rinse-off use at ≤1.2%. Amino acid-derived (arginine-based) cationic surfactant with C12-C14 alkyl ether chains; provides mild cleansing with simultaneous conditioning; the arginine moiety imparts antimicrobial potential; hydrochloride salt form ensures water solubility The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (listed as "0" in NMPA/CFDA database).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Arginine Lauryl/Myristyl Ether HCl?
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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