Allowed in EU

Dicocodimonium 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?

Quaternary ammonium compounds, dicoco alkyldimethyl, chlorides

What does it do?

Dicocodimonium 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

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Dicocodimonium 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 Dicocodimonium Chloride?

Dicocodimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quaternary ammonium compounds, dicoco alkyldimethyl, chlorides

Is Dicocodimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Dicocodimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dicocodimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Dicocodimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Dicocodimonium Chloride?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dicocodimonium Chloride is 61789-77-3.

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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