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Laurtrimonium Chloride

INCI: LAURTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
112-00-5
Function
Antistatic agent, cosmetic biocide (preservative), emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.1%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed; 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
moderate

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Expert Verdict

GHS: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H314/H315 (skin corrosion/irritation), aquatic toxicity (H400/H410). Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity. Must not exceed 0.1% if classified as preservative in EU market. Dual-function use (antistatic vs. preservative) requires clear labelling justification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

preservative eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurtrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

GHS: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H314/H315 (skin corrosion/irritation), aquatic toxicity (H400/H410). Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity. Must not exceed 0.1% if classified as preservative in EU market. Dual-function use (antistatic vs. preservative) requires clear labelling justification. The EU classifies Laurtrimonium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Laurtrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Laurtrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Laurtrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Laurtrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, cosmetic biocide (preservative), emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-00-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Laurtrimonium 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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