Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

INCI: LOCUST BEAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned (quaternary derivative of *Ceratonia siliqua* gum) [^1_7]
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized cationic conditioning agent from galactomannan family with excellent safety profile and no significant concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized cationic conditioning agent from galactomannan family with excellent safety profile and no significant concerns. The EU classifies Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (quaternary derivative of *Ceratonia siliqua* gum) [^1_7].

What is the Margin of Safety for Locust Bean Hydroxypropyltrimonium 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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