Is OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE safe in cosmetics?
OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (CAS Not widely published as a single CAS (quaternary ammonium salt of 2-octyldodecanol–derived amine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published as a single CAS (quaternary ammonium salt of 2-octyldodecanol–derived amine)
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Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — CIR has reviewed trimonium salts as a class and found them safe as used
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
hair-conditioning
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE allowed in the EU?
OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE do in cosmetics?
OCTYLDODECYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published as a single CAS (quaternary ammonium salt of 2-octyldodecanol–derived amine).
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