Definition
Ethanaminium, 2-amino-N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-[2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl]-N-methyl-, N,N'-ditallow acyl derivs., Me sulfates (salts)
Cosmetic roles
Softens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGReduces staticANTISTATIC
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
QUATERNIUM-53INCI쿼터늄-53Korean label name (MFDS standard)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[bis(2-aminoethyl)methylammonio]ethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-, N,N'-ditallow acyl derivatives, methyl sulfates (salts)Synonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68410-69-5
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 268-762-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID9028469
What products actually use it for
What the 10 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.
- Softener and conditioner7
- Anti-static agent1
- Biocide1
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
2 skin studies and 1 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 3 studies
- Category 6.5B (Category 1)
Skin Sensitization · Read Across - Category 6.3A (Category 2)
Skin Irritation · Read Across - Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard