Is Ceteartrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Ceteartrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceteartrimonium Chloride
INCI: CETEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Ceteartrimonium Chloride (CAS No single CAS (mixture of cetrimonium chloride [112-02-7] + steartrimonium chloride [112-03-8])) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic; Hair Conditioning; Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.25%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS (mixture of cetrimonium chloride [112-02-7] + steartrimonium chloride [112-03-8])
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Function
Antistatic; Hair Conditioning; Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.25%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: safe in rinse-off products; safe at ≤0.25% in leave-on products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceteartrimonium Chloride.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ceteartrimonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceteartrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Ceteartrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceteartrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Ceteartrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic; Hair Conditioning; Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (mixture of cetrimonium chloride [112-02-7] + steartrimonium chloride [112-03-8]).
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