Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride

INCI: MINKAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
124046-06-6
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition; quaternary ammonium compounds are widely used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium compounds can be irritating at high concentrations; potential sensitization; animal-derived origin. Benzalkonium-type quaternary derived from mink oil fatty acids; substantive to hair providing detangling, softness, and static control

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium compounds can be irritating at high concentrations; potential sensitization; animal-derived origin. Benzalkonium-type quaternary derived from mink oil fatty acids; substantive to hair providing detangling, softness, and static control The EU classifies Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Minkamidopropalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-06-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Minkamidopropalkonium 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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