Is PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride
Also known as: Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)methylethyl]-ω-hydroxy-, chloride, Quaternium 21, Quaternium 6, Adekacol EC-CC 9, Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)methylethyl]-ω-hydroxy-, chloride (1:1) (+12 more)
INCI: PPG-25 DIETHYLMONIUM CHLORIDE
PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride (CAS 9042-76-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent; hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antistatic agent; hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)methylethyl]-ω-hydroxy-, chloride
Quaternium 21
Quaternium 6
Adekacol EC-CC 9
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)methylethyl]-ω-hydroxy-, chloride (1:1)
Adekacol CC 12
Adekacol CC 15
Adekacol CC 36
Adekacol CC 42
Adekacol CC 9
Emcol CC 25
Emcol CC 36
Emcol CC 42
Emcol CC 55
Emcol CC 9
N,N-Diethyl-2-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-N-methylethan-1-aminium chloride-methane (1:1:1)
CC 36
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent; hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9042-76-6.
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