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CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 11 list it before the 1% line and 16 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 27 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 27

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 277IG2X9QC · registered name CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGReduces staticANTISTATICInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIALSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Trimoniums as used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name セトリモニウムメトサルフェート: 本品は、次の化学式で表される4級アンモニウム塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATEINCI세트리모늄메토설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, methyl sulfateSynonymセトリモニウムメトサルフェートJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
65060-02-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
265-352-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID3070173
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID0044442
IUPAC
N,N,N-Trimethylhexadecan-1-aminium methyl sulfate
Molecular formula
C20H45NO4S
Molecular weight
395.64 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 13 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.

  • Anti-static agent3
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)3
  • Biocide3
  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Emulsifier2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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