Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Chitosan and lauric anhydride and quaternized by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
What does it do?
Chitosan Lauramide 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Chitosan Lauramide 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 Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Chitosan and lauric anhydride and quaternized by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Is Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 15/10/2012