Steartrimonium Methosulfate

INCI: STEARTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

CAS Number
17689-02-2
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed within trimonium safety assessment — safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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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

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

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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