Is Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Also known as: (3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride modified starch, Starch, (2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride ether, Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropyl ether, chloride, Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropylether, hydrochloride, Starch, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-hydroxypropanaminium chloride ether
INCI: STARCH HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (CAS 56780-58-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed polysaccharide gums group — safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride modified starch
Starch, (2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium chloride ether
Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropyl ether, chloride
Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammoniopropylether, hydrochloride
Starch, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-hydroxypropanaminium chloride ether
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56780-58-6.
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