Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate
INCI: METHYL HYDROXYCETYL GLUCAMINIUM LACTATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No major safety alerts identified; quaternary ammonium-type cationic surfactant - general mild irritation potential at high concentrations. Glucamide-based cationic conditioning agent; combines skin-compatible sugar (glucitol) backbone with cetyl (C16) chain and lactate counterion; provides antistatic and conditioning benefits in hair and skin care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate safe in cosmetics?
No major safety alerts identified; quaternary ammonium-type cationic surfactant - general mild irritation potential at high concentrations. Glucamide-based cationic conditioning agent; combines skin-compatible sugar (glucitol) backbone with cetyl (C16) chain and lactate counterion; provides antistatic and conditioning benefits in hair and skin care The EU classifies Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate functions as: Antistatic, Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned or not publicly listed.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Hydroxycetyl Glucaminium Lactate?
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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