Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline

INCI: SOY HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS Number
70024-77-0
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, antimicrobial activity enhancement
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; Australian AICIS evaluated long-chain alkyl hydroxyethyl imidazolines and found low concern

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Imidazoline ring may hydrolyze to amidoamine (potential sensitizer); eye/skin irritation at higher concentrations; limited cosmetic use data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline safe in cosmetics?

Imidazoline ring may hydrolyze to amidoamine (potential sensitizer); eye/skin irritation at higher concentrations; limited cosmetic use data The EU classifies Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline allowed in the EU?

Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetics?

Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, antimicrobial activity enhancement. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70024-77-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Soy Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline?

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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