Is DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE safe in cosmetics?
DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Also known as: 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride, 2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propen-1-yl-, chloride (1:1), Ammonium, diallyldimethyl-, chloride, N,N-Dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-2-propen-1-aminium chloride, EINECS 230-993-8 (+3 more)
DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CAS 7398-69-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not Reported. NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); 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 and pharmaceutical data.
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Function
Not Reported
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dimethyl-bis(prop-2-enyl)azanium chloride
InChIKey
GQOKIYDTHHZSCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Biocide
No specific technical function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride
2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propen-1-yl-, chloride (1:1)
Ammonium, diallyldimethyl-, chloride
N,N-Dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-2-propen-1-aminium chloride
EINECS 230-993-8
NSC 59284
UNII-8MC08B895B
Dimethyldiallylammonium chloride
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
No specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
fracking; water
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL3185104
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE allowed in the EU?
DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE do in cosmetics?
DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE functions as: Not Reported. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7398-69-8.
Is DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE used outside cosmetics?
DIALLYLDIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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