Is Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride (CAS Not discretely assigned (coco-derived quaternary mixture); structurally related to CAS 71850-81-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not discretely assigned (coco-derived quaternary mixture); structurally related to CAS 71850-81-2
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Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions; consistent with CIR quaternary ammonium group assessments
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyltrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not discretely assigned (coco-derived quaternary mixture); structurally related to CAS 71850-81-2.
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