Is behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety safe in cosmetics?
behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Surfactant
behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety
INCI: BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety (CAS None) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 5.0%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
5.0%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety.
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Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditioner | 2–5 | 10 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.20-0.35", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cetearyl_alcohol,cetyl_alcohol", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "3-10", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "90-97", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-7.0", "viscosity_building_contribution"…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "conditioning", "hair_type_suitability": "medium/coarse", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "medium/high", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "col…
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "81646-13-1", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "quaternary_ammonium", "charge_density_meq_g": "high", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic_film_forming", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "long_chain_surfa…
sensory
{"silky": "waxy", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, conditioning", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, detangled", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.45", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "fair", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
synergy
{"inci_name_2": "Cetearyl Alcohol", "synergy_type": "sensory-improvement", "synergy_description": "Cationic emulsifier with fatty alcohol for conditioning emulsions", "combined_benefit": "Enhanced conditioning, improved detangling, elegant texture, stable emulsions", "efficacy_multiplier": "2.3x", "mechanism_of_action": "BTMS provides conditioning and emulsification; cetearyl alcohol adds structur…
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety allowed in the EU?
behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5.0%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety do in cosmetics?
behentrimonium-methosulfate-regulatory-safety functions as: Surfactant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: None.
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