Is Steartrimonium Methosulfate safe in cosmetics?
Steartrimonium Methosulfate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Steartrimonium Methosulfate
INCI: STEARTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
Steartrimonium Methosulfate (CAS 17689-02-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying agent. 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, surfactant–emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed within trimonium safety assessment — safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Steartrimonium Methosulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Steartrimonium Methosulfate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Steartrimonium Methosulfate allowed in the EU?
Steartrimonium Methosulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Steartrimonium Methosulfate do in cosmetics?
Steartrimonium Methosulfate functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17689-02-2.
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