REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides

Also known as: Dicapryl/dicaprylyl dimonium chloride, DDAC C8-C10, EINECS 270-331-5

CAS 68424-95-3

Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides (CAS 68424-95-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

View cosmetic safety profile for Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

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

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
CAS Number
68424-95-3
DTXSID
DTXSID7051266
Synonyms
Dicapryl/dicaprylyl dimonium chlorideDDAC C8-C10EINECS 270-331-5

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 20 records
Anti-static agentSurfactant (surface active agent)EmulsifierSoftener and conditionerAdsorbentCleaning agentBiocide

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
Cleaning products and household care; EuropeDanish EPADanish EPA
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredQuaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides270-331-5ECHA overview →

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
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides?

Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Cleaning products and household care; Europe, active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides used in cosmetics?

Yes, Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride. 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 Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides come from?

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

Does Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides is classified GHS Danger (H301, H302, H311, H312, H314, H318, H400, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides used outside industrial chemicals?

Quaternary ammonium compounds, di-C8-10-alkyldimethyl, chlorides also appears in cosmetics databases.