Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate

INCI: LAUROYL ETHYLTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

CAS Number
84979-98-6
Function
Cleansing, surfactant-cleansing (cationic surfactant)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR assessed related ethyltrimonium methosulfates (stearoyl, palmitoyl) as "safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating" (IJT 31 Suppl. 3, 2012)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cationic quaternary compound; potential for skin/eye irritation at high concentrations; the related stearoyl analog was found safe with qualifications. Quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant with a lauroyl (C12) chain; provides conditioning and antistatic effects to hair; used in hair cosmetics for improved fragrance performance

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate safe in cosmetics?

Cationic quaternary compound; potential for skin/eye irritation at high concentrations; the related stearoyl analog was found safe with qualifications. Quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant with a lauroyl (C12) chain; provides conditioning and antistatic effects to hair; used in hair cosmetics for improved fragrance performance The EU classifies Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate allowed in the EU?

Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate do in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant-cleansing (cationic surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84979-98-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate?

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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