Is C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Also known as: 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, 3-[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C6-20-alkyl)thio] derivs., chlorides
INCI: C4-18 PERFLUOROALKYLETHYL THIOHYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (CAS 70983-60-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair Conditioning; Antimicrobial Enhancer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair Conditioning; Antimicrobial Enhancer
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Insufficient - no published MoS for cosmetic use; PFAS persistence and bioaccumulation make standard MoS methodology problematic
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, 3-[(γ-ω-perfluoro-C6-20-alkyl)thio] derivs., chlorides
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - hair conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. If the assessment report about the chemical recommends secondary notification of the chemical in particular circumstances and any of the circumstances occur in relation to the introduction (importation or manufacture) of the chemical by a person, then the...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
C4-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Thiohydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Hair Conditioning; Antimicrobial Enhancer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70983-60-7.
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