Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Also known as: Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl, 3-honey ethers, chlorides
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey (CAS 223705-79-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Used under FDA general cosmetics framework.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey.
Known Synonyms
Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl, 3-honey ethers, chlorides
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223705-79-1.
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