Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium salt with potential ocular and mucosal irritancy; very limited published safety data requiring read-across assessment or additional testing in CPSR evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium salt with potential ocular and mucosal irritancy; very limited published safety data requiring read-across assessment or additional testing in CPSR evaluation. The EU classifies PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily assigned in CosIng or public databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-5 Ditridecylmonium 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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