Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride
INCI: POLYVINYL BENZYLIMIDAZOLINIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Eye irritation on direct contact; potential scalp buildup with overuse in leave-on products; may reduce foaming of anionic surfactants at high concentrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Eye irritation on direct contact; potential scalp buildup with overuse in leave-on products; may reduce foaming of anionic surfactants at high concentrations The EU classifies Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride functions as: Adhesive, antimicrobial, binding, hair conditioning, hair waving/straightening, surface modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polymeric quaternary ammonium salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Polyvinyl Benzylimidazolinium Chloride?
adequate 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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