Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL BISCETEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng; no public CAS identified
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic (gemini quat surfactant with C16–C18 alkyl chains)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed as prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR Parts 250 or 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cationic surfactant with potential skin and eye irritation at high concentrations; no CIR or SCCS assessment published.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Cationic surfactant with potential skin and eye irritation at high concentrations; no CIR or SCCS assessment published. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic (gemini quat surfactant with C16–C18 alkyl chains). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng; no public CAS identified.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Biscetearyldimonium Chloride?

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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