Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Chitosan and stearic anhydride and quaternized by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
What does it do?
Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 Stearamide 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 Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Chitosan and stearic anhydride and quaternized by 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Is Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Chitosan Stearamide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 21/01/2013