Is MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE safe in cosmetics?
MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: allowed.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
Also known as: EINECS 230-097-7, 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-tridecyl-2-imidazoline, NSC 57618, UNII-6KL6G32VB8
MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE (CAS 6942-02-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(2-tridecyl-4,5-dihydroimidazol-1-yl)ethanol
InChIKey
KUHILYGRHCIQJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed — no specific prohibition
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
hair-conditioning
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 230-097-7
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-tridecyl-2-imidazoline
NSC 57618
UNII-6KL6G32VB8
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE allowed in the EU?
MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE do in cosmetics?
MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6942-02-5.
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