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Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate

INCI: SWEET ALMOND OIL ETHYLDIMETHYLAMMONIUM ESTERS LACTATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (novel cationic ester derivative)
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic (cationic esterquat derived from almond oil, neutralized with lactic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; cationic esterquats permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tree nut origin disclosure required; as with all cationic surfactants, potential for eye irritation in undiluted form; ensure lactic acid counterion does not lower pH below safe range in final formulation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Tree nut origin disclosure required; as with all cationic surfactants, potential for eye irritation in undiluted form; ensure lactic acid counterion does not lower pH below safe range in final formulation The EU classifies Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate allowed in the EU?

Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate do in cosmetics?

Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic (cationic esterquat derived from almond oil, neutralized with lactic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (novel cationic ester derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sweet Almond Oil Ethyldimethylammonium Esters Lactate?

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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