Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Chitosan and caprylic anhydride and quaternized by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
What does it do?
Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Chitosan Caprylamide 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 Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Chitosan and caprylic anhydride and quaternized by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Is Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 21/01/2013