Allowed in EU

Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride

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

What is it?

N-(3-(12(Z)-docosenamidopropyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride

What does it do?

Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium 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

EU regulatory status

Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium 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 Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride?

Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-(3-(12(Z)-docosenamidopropyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride

Is Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Hydroxyethyl Erucamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride 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