Soytrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quaternary ammonium compounds, trimethylsoya alkyl, chlorides
What does it do?
Soytrimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
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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
Soytrimonium Chloride is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Soytrimonium Chloride?
Soytrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quaternary ammonium compounds, trimethylsoya alkyl, chlorides
Is Soytrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Soytrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Soytrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Soytrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Soytrimonium Chloride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Soytrimonium Chloride is 61790-41-8.
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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: 16/10/2010