Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt
What does it do?
Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride 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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl 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 Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride?
Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt
Is Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Laurdimonium Chlorohydroxypropyl Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 24/01/2013