Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide

INCI: TRIMETHYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE IODIDE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned in major databases; derivative of phytosphingosine (parent CAS: 554-62-1)
Function
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use under general regulations; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains iodide counter-ion โ€” potential concern for iodine-sensitive individuals at high concentrations; limited standalone toxicological data; typically used at very low concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide safe in cosmetics?

Contains iodide counter-ion โ€” potential concern for iodine-sensitive individuals at high concentrations; limited standalone toxicological data; typically used at very low concentrations The EU classifies Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide functions as: Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in major databases; derivative of phytosphingosine (parent CAS: 554-62-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide?

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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