Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride 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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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
Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium 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 Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride?
Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Shea Butteramidopropyltrimonium Chloride 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: 15/10/2010