Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate

INCI: METHOXYCINNAMIDOPROPYL LAURDIMONIUM TOSYLATE

CAS Number
444152-97-0
Function
UV-B absorber (λmax ~310 nm); substantive hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Non-irritant in cumulative dermal irritation testing and Ames test; non-phototoxic and non-irritant to mucous membranes. Best-documented of the methoxycinnamidopropyl series with tosylate counterion considered safe at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate safe in cosmetics?

Non-irritant in cumulative dermal irritation testing and Ames test; non-phototoxic and non-irritant to mucous membranes. Best-documented of the methoxycinnamidopropyl series with tosylate counterion considered safe at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate do in cosmetics?

Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate functions as: UV-B absorber (λmax ~310 nm); substantive hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 444152-97-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxycinnamidopropyl Laurdimonium Tosylate?

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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