"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 203-929-1
- Classification: Quaternary ammonium cation, Regulated, Preservative
Restriction in Europe:
V/44, III/286
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Rinsing products for hair and facial hair
b) Non-rinsing products for hair and facial hair
c) Products without rinsing for the face
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
(a) 2.5% for individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride.
(b) 1.0% for individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride.
(c) 0.5% for individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride.
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose must be apparent from the presentation of the product.
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Rinsing products for hair and facial hair
b) Non-rinsing products for hair and facial hair
c) Products without rinsing for the face
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
(a) 2.5% for individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride.
(b) 1.0% for individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride.
(c) 0.5% for individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride.
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose must be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Its functions (INCI)
- Antistatic : Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.16% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
