Danger GHS05GHS09 NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Mecetronium ethylsulfate

Also known as: 1-Hexadecanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, ethyl sulfate (1:1)

CAS 3006-10-8

Mecetronium ethylsulfate (CAS 3006-10-8) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H314; H318; H400; H410. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Cetyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 7 fields
Name
Mecetronium ethylsulfate
CAS Number
3006-10-8
DTXSID
DTXSID60883932
Molecular Formula
C20H44N.C2H6O4S
InChI Key
UUHBNESUDPIHCI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Monoisotopic Mass
424.346055
Synonyms
1-Hexadecanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, ethyl sulfate (1:1)

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Skin Corr. 1; Eye Dam. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1H314; H318; H400; H410GHS05; GHS09Danger

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Anti-static agentSoftener and conditioner

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat
pharmaceuticalUS International Trade CommissionCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 4 of 4 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
QM95LPV3CAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
QM95LPV3CAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
QM95LPV3CAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
QM95LPV3CAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances

Showing 4 of 4 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Hair Conditioning
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL MECETRONIUM ETHYLSULFATE
ChEMBL Phase
2
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for Mecetronium ethylsulfate?

Mecetronium ethylsulfate (CAS 3006-10-8) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Skin Corr. 1; Eye Dam. 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H314; H318; H400; H410. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for Mecetronium ethylsulfate?

Mecetronium ethylsulfate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is QM95LPV3CA UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Mecetronium ethylsulfate?

Mecetronium ethylsulfate appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides, pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Mecetronium ethylsulfate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Mecetronium ethylsulfate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Cetyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Mecetronium ethylsulfate come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Mecetronium ethylsulfate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Mecetronium ethylsulfate is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H314, H318, H400, H410).

Is Mecetronium ethylsulfate used outside industrial chemicals?

Mecetronium ethylsulfate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.