Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride

INCI: METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL BEHENDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
880645-41-0
Function
Hair conditioning agent; UV absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; not an OTC sunscreen monograph active

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

GHS: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H319 (serious eye irritation) per ECHA C&L notification; limited published toxicological profile; behentrimonium-class quats can cause mild skin irritation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

GHS: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H319 (serious eye irritation) per ECHA C&L notification; limited published toxicological profile; behentrimonium-class quats can cause mild skin irritation The EU classifies Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning agent; UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 880645-41-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxycinnamidopropyl Behendimonium 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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