Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment available; relies on read-across from silicone quaternium class data; environmental persistence concern (non-biodegradable silicone backbone)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silicone Quaternium-1 safe in cosmetics?
No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment available; relies on read-across from silicone quaternium class data; environmental persistence concern (non-biodegradable silicone backbone) The EU classifies Silicone Quaternium-1 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Silicone Quaternium-1 allowed in the EU?
Silicone Quaternium-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silicone Quaternium-1 do in cosmetics?
Silicone Quaternium-1 functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS publicly assigned (polymeric).
What is the Margin of Safety for Silicone Quaternium-1?
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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