Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Zwitterionic surfactant — generally well-tolerated. Water-soluble variant, rinses clean. No N-nitrosamine concern flagged (unlike some quaterniums)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silicone Quaternium-3 safe in cosmetics?
Zwitterionic surfactant — generally well-tolerated. Water-soluble variant, rinses clean. No N-nitrosamine concern flagged (unlike some quaterniums) The EU classifies Silicone Quaternium-3 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Silicone Quaternium-3 allowed in the EU?
Silicone Quaternium-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silicone Quaternium-3 do in cosmetics?
Silicone Quaternium-3 functions as: Antistatic agent; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 137145-37-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Silicone Quaternium-3?
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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