Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Laurtrimonium Bromide

INCI: LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE

CAS Number
1119-94-4
Function
Antistatic agent, surfactant–cleansing, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed in trimonium group assessment; safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 100 mg/kg (oral)
cir
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 10 mg/kg/d (dermal)
cir
Verdict: unknown
NOAEL: 10 mg/kg/d (oral)

Expert Verdict

Cationic surfactant with aquatic ecotoxicity concerns; irritation potential at high concentrations. Ensure concentration remains within CIR-recommended limits.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurtrimonium Bromide safe in cosmetics?

Cationic surfactant with aquatic ecotoxicity concerns; irritation potential at high concentrations. Ensure concentration remains within CIR-recommended limits. The EU classifies Laurtrimonium Bromide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Laurtrimonium Bromide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Laurtrimonium Bromide do in cosmetics?

Laurtrimonium Bromide functions as: Antistatic agent, surfactant–cleansing, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1119-94-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Laurtrimonium Bromide?

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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