Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
RED FLAG: The trichlorophenol counterion raises serious safety concerns — trichlorophenols are classified as possible carcinogens (IARC Group 2B for some isomers), endocrine disruptors, and environmental pollutants. A CPSR Safety Assessor would likely reject this ingredient without robust justification. Strongly recommend avoiding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide safe in cosmetics?
RED FLAG: The trichlorophenol counterion raises serious safety concerns — trichlorophenols are classified as possible carcinogens (IARC Group 2B for some isomers), endocrine disruptors, and environmental pollutants. A CPSR Safety Assessor would likely reject this ingredient without robust justification. Strongly recommend avoiding. The EU classifies Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide allowed in the EU?
Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide do in cosmetics?
Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide functions as: Preservative (quaternary ammonium salt of trichlorophenol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published.
What is the Margin of Safety for Laurtrimonium Trichlorophenoxide?
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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