Cetylamine Hydrofluoride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexadecylamine hydrofluoride
What does it do?
Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 36). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cetylamine Hydrofluoride?
Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexadecylamine hydrofluoride
Is Cetylamine Hydrofluoride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetylamine Hydrofluoride do in cosmetic products?
Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, oral care.
What is the CAS number of Cetylamine Hydrofluoride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cetylamine Hydrofluoride is 3151-59-5.
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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: 15/10/2010