Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride
INCI: METHYLENEBIS TALLOW ACETAMIDODIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published toxicological data; as a quaternary ammonium compound derived from tallow, potential concerns include skin sensitization in concentrated forms and environmental persistence of tallow-derived quaternaries .pdf). A di-quaternary ammonium salt with two tallow-derived alkyl chains linked via a methylene bridge; functions by neutralizing negative charges on hair surfaces to reduce static and improve combability .pdf)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Limited published toxicological data; as a quaternary ammonium compound derived from tallow, potential concerns include skin sensitization in concentrated forms and environmental persistence of tallow-derived quaternaries .pdf). A di-quaternary ammonium salt with two tallow-derived alkyl chains linked via a methylene bridge; functions by neutralizing negative charges on hair surfaces to reduce static and improve combability .pdf) The EU classifies Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent .pdf). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in major databases (no definitive CAS listed in CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylenebis Tallow Acetamidodimonium 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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