Allowed in EU

Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride

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

What is it?

N-(3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-N,N-dimethyloctadecane-1-aminium chloride

What does it do?

Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium 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 Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride?

Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-(3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl)-N,N-dimethyloctadecane-1-aminium chloride

Is Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Glyceryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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