INCI: CETRIMONIUM STEARATE
Cetrimonium Stearate (CAS 124-23-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cationic Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Permitted without explicit concentration caps. All safety data derived from read-across of chloride and bromide salts. Recommended maximum 0.25% in leave-on products; nonirritating formulation required for rinse-off applications. The EU classifies Cetrimonium Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Cetrimonium Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
Cetrimonium Stearate functions as: Cationic Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124-23-2.
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