Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting, adhesive, skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium compound that conforms generally to the formula: where R represents the Cellulose moiety.
What does it do?
Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Adhesive
binds materials together — used in long-wear cosmetics like false lashes and certain eye makeup
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium compound that conforms generally to the formula: where R represents the Cellulose moiety.
Is Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Cellulose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting, adhesive, skin conditioning - humectant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/06/2024