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Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Imidazolium compounds, 1-benzyl-4,5-dihydro-1-(hydroxyethyl)-2-norcoco alkyl, chlorides

What does it do?

Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium 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 Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride?

Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Imidazolium compounds, 1-benzyl-4,5-dihydro-1-(hydroxyethyl)-2-norcoco alkyl, chlorides

Is Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocoyl Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is 61791-52-4.

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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