Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED STARCH HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (cationic starch derivative; related CAS for base starch hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride: 56780-58-6)
Function
Antistatic, film forming, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CIR-specific monograph found; starch-derived quats are generally regarded as safe in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium moiety may be irritating at high concentrations; ensure absence of residual epichlorohydrin and 3-MCPD byproducts; limited independent toxicological data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium moiety may be irritating at high concentrations; ensure absence of residual epichlorohydrin and 3-MCPD byproducts; limited independent toxicological data available. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, film forming, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (cationic starch derivative; related CAS for base starch hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride: 56780-58-6).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium 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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