Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract is the quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of hydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride with Citrus Limon Fruit Extract.
What does it do?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract 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 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract is the quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of hydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride with Citrus Limon Fruit Extract.
Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Lemon Fruit Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin 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: 05/04/2019