Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride
INCI: ISOSTEARYL BENZYLIMIDONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary imidazolinium compounds can contain residual imidazoline or unreacted amines as impurities, requiring strict purity specifications on CoA. Benzyl moiety adds theoretical concern for benzyl alcohol release upon hydrolysis; stability data verification recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary imidazolinium compounds can contain residual imidazoline or unreacted amines as impurities, requiring strict purity specifications on CoA. Benzyl moiety adds theoretical concern for benzyl alcohol release upon hydrolysis; stability data verification recommended. The EU classifies Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Benzylimidonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent (quaternary imidazolinium compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearyl Benzylimidonium 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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