Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: SHEA BUTTERAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong irritation potential in concentrated/solid form; residual DMAPA is a known sensitizer — specification control critical; incompatible with strong oxidants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Strong irritation potential in concentrated/solid form; residual DMAPA is a known sensitizer — specification control critical; incompatible with strong oxidants The EU classifies Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Emulsifying, hair conditioning, cationic surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 860812-95-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium 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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