Is Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone safe in cosmetics?
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Also known as: Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride, Meadowfoam seed oil fatty amides, N-(3-(dimethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropylammonio)propyl)- chlorides
INCI: MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone (CAS 345648-01-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning (imparts softness, shine, manageability, volume); Skin. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning (imparts softness, shine, manageability, volume); Skin conditioning (maintains skin in good condition)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction; manufacturers bear responsibility for product safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone.
Known Synonyms
Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride
Meadowfoam seed oil fatty amides, N-(3-(dimethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropylammonio)propyl)- chlorides
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone allowed in the EU?
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone do in cosmetics?
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone functions as: Hair conditioning (imparts softness, shine, manageability, volume); Skin conditioning (maintains skin in good condition). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 345648-01-3.
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