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2,3-EPOXYPROPYLTRIMONIIUM CHLORIDE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 283XH39M8X · registered name GLYCIDYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

2,3-Epoxypropyltrimoniium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

No declared roleNOT REPORTED

Safety & regulatory references

Banned
ASEAN · European Union · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H412 (category 3) · H373 (category 2) · H361 (category 2) · +7 more

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex II (prohibited substances), entry 1473

Source: EU prohibited substances (Annex II)

Restriction II/1473

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

2,3-EPOXYPROPYLTRIMONIIUM CHLORIDEINCIOxiranemethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chlorideSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
3033-77-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
221-221-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID1044643
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9024643
IUPAC
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-(oxiran-2-yl)methanaminium chloride
Molecular formula
C6H14ClNO
Molecular weight
151.63 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid · COLOURLESS-TO-LIGHT-YELLOW CLEAR ODOURLESS LIQUID.
Solubility
Solubility in water: miscible
Density
1.1 g/cm³
Initial boiling point and range
110 ℃
Flash point
170 ℃
Vapour pressure
&amp, lt, 0 hPa (22℃)
Vapour density
1.13 g/㎤ (20℃)
Relative density
1.18 (20℃)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
&amp, lt, (25℃, pH: 4)
Auto-ignition temperature
400 ℃
Viscosity
80 mPa S (20℃)

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1
  • No specific technical function1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

4 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 6 studies
  • Skin Sens. 1
    Skin Sensitization · Authoritative
  • Sh
    Skin Sensitization · Authoritative
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
  • Eye Dam. 1
    Eye Irritation · Authoritative

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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