Is Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride
Also known as: DDAC C8-C10, EINECS 270-331-5
INCI: DICAPRYL/DICAPRYLYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride (CAS 68424-95-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, emulsifying (cationic surfactant), hair conditioning. 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
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride is classified GHS Danger (H301, H302, H311, H312, H314, H318, H400, 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
Antistatic, emulsifying (cationic surfactant), hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
270-331-5
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; not prohibited under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride.
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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
Adsorbent
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride.
Known Synonyms
DDAC C8-C10
EINECS 270-331-5
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Adsorbent
Cleaning agent
Biocide
Regulatory Lists
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, emulsifying (cationic surfactant), hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68424-95-3.
Is Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride used outside cosmetics?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Dicapryl/Dicaprylyl Dimonium Chloride is classified GHS Danger (H301, H302, H311, H312, H314, H318, H400, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Compliance Tools
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