Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride
INCI: MEADOWFOAMAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium compounds can be mild skin sensitizers at high concentrations; potential for residual DMAPA impurities (common to amidopropyl-based quats); generally considered mild at typical use levels.. Cationic conditioning quaternary ammonium compound; the meadowfoam-derived fatty acid chain provides enhanced conditioning and moisture retention compared to shorter-chain coconut-derived analogues; PG-dimonium chloride structure provides substantivity to negatively charged hair surfaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium compounds can be mild skin sensitizers at high concentrations; potential for residual DMAPA impurities (common to amidopropyl-based quats); generally considered mild at typical use levels.. Cationic conditioning quaternary ammonium compound; the meadowfoam-derived fatty acid chain provides enhanced conditioning and moisture retention compared to shorter-chain coconut-derived analogues; PG-dimonium chloride structure provides substantivity to negatively charged hair surfaces. The EU classifies Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent; hair conditioning agent - analogous to cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride but derived from meadowfoam oil fatty acids. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned as a discrete CAS (complex mixture derived from meadowfoam fatty acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Meadowfoamamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride?
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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