Bis-(Ethyl PPG-3 Behenate) Dimonium Methosulfate
INCI: BIS-(ETHYL PPG-3 BEHENATE) DIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
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Bis-(Ethyl PPG-3 Behenate) Dimonium Methosulfate is the quaternary ammonium salt
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Bis-(Ethyl PPG-3 Behenate) Dimonium Methosulfate is the quaternary ammonium salt
Purpose
Function
Not officially reported in CosIng (function listed as "not reported"); likely functions as an antistatic / conditioning agent based on its quaternary ammonium structure
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Quaternary ammonium compounds ("quats") can be irritating at high concentrations, particularly to eyes and mucous membranes. Methosulfate counter-ions are generally considered milder than chloride-based quats. Limited independent published safety data for this specific INCI. A dimonium (diquaternary ammonium) methosulfate salt with ethyl PPG-3 behenate ester chains. The behenic acid (C22) fatty chains provide strong substantivity and conditioning, while the PPG-3 spacer improves solubility an...
US Note
Allowed - no specific prohibition; subject to general safety requirements
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