Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: XANTHAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Residual epichlorohydrin (reaction byproduct from quaternization) must be controlled to <1 ppm per EU cosmetic standards; eye irritation potential in concentrated form
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Residual epichlorohydrin (reaction byproduct from quaternization) must be controlled to <1 ppm per EU cosmetic standards; eye irritation potential in concentrated form The EU classifies Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (modified polysaccharide; reaction product of xanthan gum + 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride).
What is the Margin of Safety for Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium 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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