Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally recognized as among the mildest quats. Often used as the "gentle alternative" to steartrimonium chloride in natural/organic formulations. No significant flags
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Steartrimonium Methosulfate safe in cosmetics?
Generally recognized as among the mildest quats. Often used as the "gentle alternative" to steartrimonium chloride in natural/organic formulations. No significant flags The EU classifies Steartrimonium Methosulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Steartrimonium Methosulfate allowed in the EU?
Steartrimonium Methosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Steartrimonium Methosulfate do in cosmetics?
Steartrimonium Methosulfate functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17689-02-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Steartrimonium Methosulfate?
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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