Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Plant-origin ester quat; ingredient origin listed as natural/plant . Typical quat class concerns: eye irritation at high concentrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-82 safe in cosmetics?
Plant-origin ester quat; ingredient origin listed as natural/plant . Typical quat class concerns: eye irritation at high concentrations The EU classifies Quaternium-82 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quaternium-82 allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-82 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-82 do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-82 functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Cationic Surfactant, O/W \& W/O Emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65059-61-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quaternium-82?
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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