Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
INCI: ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
HIGH ALERT. Evidence of skin necrosis at undiluted/high concentrations in rabbit studies. Irreversible eye damage reported for structurally related analogs. Cosmetic use reported only at ≤0.3% in rinse-off products (shampoos/conditioners). Must not be used in leave-on or eye-area products without robust safety data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline safe in cosmetics?
HIGH ALERT. Evidence of skin necrosis at undiluted/high concentrations in rabbit studies. Irreversible eye damage reported for structurally related analogs. Cosmetic use reported only at ≤0.3% in rinse-off products (shampoos/conditioners). Must not be used in leave-on or eye-area products without robust safety data. The EU classifies Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline allowed in the EU?
Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetics?
Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68966-38-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline?
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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