Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride

INCI: HYDROXYSTEARAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in sources — PubChem CID 71587468 [^1_16]
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR trimoniums safety assessment covers related amidopropyl trimonium compounds; concluded safe in rinse-off and ≤0.25% in leave-on

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ocular irritation at higher concentrations typical for cationic surfactants; trimoniums enhance penetration of co-formulated ingredients — caution needed when combining with actives; chloride counterion has no specific concerns

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Ocular irritation at higher concentrations typical for cationic surfactants; trimoniums enhance penetration of co-formulated ingredients — caution needed when combining with actives; chloride counterion has no specific concerns The EU classifies Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in sources — PubChem CID 71587468 [^1_16].

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxystearamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride?

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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