Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM INULIN

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (derived from chicory/dahlia inulin polysaccharide)
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; CIR reviewed microbial polysaccharide gums and noted structural analogy of hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride derivatives

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Minimal concerns; one of the safest profiles in this group; source-plant (chicory) allergenicity is extremely rare; may be COSMOS-eligible depending on quaternization reagent source; no protein-related sensitization risk

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin safe in cosmetics?

Minimal concerns; one of the safest profiles in this group; source-plant (chicory) allergenicity is extremely rare; may be COSMOS-eligible depending on quaternization reagent source; no protein-related sensitization risk The EU classifies Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin allowed in the EU?

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (derived from chicory/dahlia inulin polysaccharide).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Inulin?

adequate 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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