Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymeric quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of maltodextrin and glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride (CAS 3033-77-0) with epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8)
What does it do?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer 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 Maltodextrin Crosspolymer?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymeric quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of maltodextrin and glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride (CAS 3033-77-0) with epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8)
Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is -.
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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: 04/03/2011