Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline

INCI: LAURYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS Number
136-99-2
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant, emulsifier, corrosion inhibitor
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no FDA prohibition under 21 CFR 700. Not identified in US VCRP data as having current cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Skin Corr. 1B (H314); Acute Tox. 4 oral (H302). AICIS evaluation notes irreversible eye damage at test concentrations. Cosmetic use reported at ≤0.3% only. Full irritation/sensitization package required for CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline safe in cosmetics?

Skin Corr. 1B (H314); Acute Tox. 4 oral (H302). AICIS evaluation notes irreversible eye damage at test concentrations. Cosmetic use reported at ≤0.3% only. Full irritation/sensitization package required for CPSR. The EU classifies Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline allowed in the EU?

Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant, emulsifier, corrosion inhibitor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 136-99-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline?

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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