Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR cautions: should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may be formed (nitrosamine risk) . Derived from mink oil — potential animal-origin compliance issue for vegan/COSMOS claims
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-26 safe in cosmetics?
CIR cautions: should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may be formed (nitrosamine risk) . Derived from mink oil — potential animal-origin compliance issue for vegan/COSMOS claims The EU classifies Quaternium-26 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quaternium-26 allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-26 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-26 do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-26 functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic, film former. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-64-0 / 64156-20-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quaternium-26?
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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