Is Quaternium-85 safe in cosmetics?
Quaternium-85 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Quaternium-85
Also known as: 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)[2-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-n,n,n-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1), 2-Hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxyethyl)-(2-(1-oxotetradecyl)amino)ethyl)amino)-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanammonium chloride
INCI: QUATERNIUM-85
Quaternium-85 (CAS 141890-30-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Quaternium-85 is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H410, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxyethyl-[2-(tetradecanoylamino)ethyl]amino]propyl]-trimethylazanium chloride
InChIKey
NVOSEIOFYQGPMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restriction identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Quaternium-85.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Harmful / IrritantCorrosiveEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4 *; Eye Dam. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
Hazard Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
No longer valid
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Quaternium-85.
Known Synonyms
1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)[2-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-n,n,n-trimethyl-, chloride (1:1)
2-Hydroxy-3-((2-hydroxyethyl)-(2-(1-oxotetradecyl)amino)ethyl)amino)-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanammonium chloride
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-85 allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-85 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-85 do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-85 functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141890-30-4.
Is Quaternium-85 used outside cosmetics?
Quaternium-85 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Quaternium-85 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Quaternium-85 is classified GHS Danger (H302, H318, H410, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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