Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride

INCI: TALL OIL BENZYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
68309-34-2
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic surfactant โ€” potential irritant at high concentrations. Primarily used in rinse-off hair products. Ensure formulation pH is appropriate to maintain stability of imidazolinium ring

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Cationic surfactant โ€” potential irritant at high concentrations. Primarily used in rinse-off hair products. Ensure formulation pH is appropriate to maintain stability of imidazolinium ring The EU classifies Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68309-34-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride?

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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