Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phosphoryltrioxy-tris{2-hydroxy-3-[2-coco-alkyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-imidazolinium]propyl}trichloride
What does it do?
Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate 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 Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate?
Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phosphoryltrioxy-tris{2-hydroxy-3-[2-coco-alkyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-imidazolinium]propyl}trichloride
Is Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Cocoyl Hydroxyethylimidazolinium Pg-Chloride Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning.
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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