Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
INCI: METHYLEICOSAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mild ocular and skin irritation potential at high concentrations (typical of cationic surfactants); generally safe at standard use levels in rinse-off products. A fatty acid-derived quaternary ammonium salt (C₂₀ amido chain). The ethosulfate counterion makes it more environmentally biodegradable than chloride-counterion quats. Provides excellent detangling and softening in hair care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate safe in cosmetics?
Mild ocular and skin irritation potential at high concentrations (typical of cationic surfactants); generally safe at standard use levels in rinse-off products. A fatty acid-derived quaternary ammonium salt (C₂₀ amido chain). The ethosulfate counterion makes it more environmentally biodegradable than chloride-counterion quats. Provides excellent detangling and softening in hair care formulations. The EU classifies Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate allowed in the EU?
Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate do in cosmetics?
Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent (quaternary ammonium compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97889-90-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyleicosamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate?
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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