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