PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose

INCI: PPG-2 HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CELLULOSE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Antistatic; hair conditioning (cationic cellulose derivative)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No individual CIR review; related polyquaternium/cationic cellulose derivatives reviewed by CIR in separate assessments

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic charge may cause eye irritation at higher concentrations; quaternary ammonium functionality requires residual reactant levels (epichlorohydrin, if used in synthesis) to be within limits; limited published safety data warrants supplier SDS and toxicology package review.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose safe in cosmetics?

Cationic charge may cause eye irritation at higher concentrations; quaternary ammonium functionality requires residual reactant levels (epichlorohydrin, if used in synthesis) to be within limits; limited published safety data warrants supplier SDS and toxicology package review. The EU classifies PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose allowed in the EU?

PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose do in cosmetics?

PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose functions as: Antistatic; hair conditioning (cationic cellulose derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cellulose?

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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