Allowed in EU

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Imidazolium compounds, 1-benzyl-4,5-dihydro-1-(hydroxyethyl)-2-nortall-oil alkyl, chlorides

What does it do?

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

EU regulatory status

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium 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 Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride?

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Imidazolium compounds, 1-benzyl-4,5-dihydro-1-(hydroxyethyl)-2-nortall-oil alkyl, chlorides

Is Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tall Oil Benzyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Chloride is 68309-34-2.

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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