Is Delmopinol HCl safe in cosmetics?
Delmopinol HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Delmopinol HCl
Also known as: 4-Morpholineethanol, 3-(4-propylheptyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1)
INCI: DELMOPINOL HCL
Delmopinol HCl (CAS 98092-92-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oral care agent (surfactant/antiplaque — inhibits biofilm adhesion); primarily. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Delmopinol HCl is classified GHS Danger (H314, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Oral care agent (surfactant/antiplaque — inhibits biofilm adhesion); primarily used in mouthwash formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[3-(4-propylheptyl)morpholin-4-yl]ethanol;hydrochloride
InChIKey
JFZBMJJFVBMZNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in OTC oral care products; no specific cosmetic restriction under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Delmopinol HCl.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Pharmaceutical
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Delmopinol HCl.
Known Synonyms
4-Morpholineethanol, 3-(4-propylheptyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1)
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Pharmaceutical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Delmopinol HCl allowed in the EU?
Delmopinol HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Delmopinol HCl do in cosmetics?
Delmopinol HCl functions as: Oral care agent (surfactant/antiplaque — inhibits biofilm adhesion); primarily used in mouthwash formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98092-92-3.
Is Delmopinol HCl used outside cosmetics?
Delmopinol HCl also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Delmopinol HCl have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Delmopinol HCl is classified GHS Danger (H314, H318, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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