Is Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride
INCI: DODECYLXYLYLDITRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride (CAS Not widely published (proprietary quaternary ammonium salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative (antimicrobial quat). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (proprietary quaternary ammonium salt)
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Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative (antimicrobial quat)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Permitted — not individually restricted; CIR trimonium group review applies
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Dodecylxylylditrimonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative (antimicrobial quat). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (proprietary quaternary ammonium salt).
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