Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline

INCI: STEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS Number
95-19-2
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; limited reported use in US market

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited toxicological data; imidazolines may hydrolyze to amidoamines which are known sensitizers

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline safe in cosmetics?

Limited toxicological data; imidazolines may hydrolyze to amidoamines which are known sensitizers The EU classifies Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline allowed in the EU?

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

What does Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetics?

Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 95-19-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearyl 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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