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BIS-HYDROXYETHYL COCOMONIUM NITRATE

CAS 71487-00-8
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A cationic (quat) surfactant used for hair conditioning. The nitrate counter-ion plus amine chemistry raises nitrosamine-formation concerns, so it sits in the orange band.

Function

ANTISTATIC

Skin benefits

  • Cationic surfactant / conditioner
  • Hair detangling and antistatic

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium nitrate — potential nitrosamine formation with secondary amines
  • Eye and skin irritation potential
  • Limited public toxicology
  • Avoid combinations that form nitrosamines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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