Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate

INCI: STEARYL ETHYLHEXYLDIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

CAS Number
Molecular formula C₂₉H₆₃NO₄S; CID 71587741 — CAS not individually assigned in major registries
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, hair styling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicological data; methosulfate counterion is preferable to chloride from an irritation standpoint

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicological data; methosulfate counterion is preferable to chloride from an irritation standpoint The EU classifies Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate allowed in the EU?

Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate do in cosmetics?

Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, hair styling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Molecular formula C₂₉H₆₃NO₄S; CID 71587741 — CAS not individually assigned in major registries.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearyl Ethylhexyldimonium Methosulfate?

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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