2,3-EPOXYPROPYLTRIMONIIUM CHLORIDE
Other
Avoid
CAS Number: 3033-77-0
About 2,3-EPOXYPROPYLTRIMONIIUM CHLORIDE
2,3-EPOXYPROPYLTRIMONIIUM Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient. It is used in cosmetic product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
2,3-Epoxypropyltrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium epoxide, and the oxirane ring makes it far more reactive than ordinary conditioning agents. Its Annex II listing means it is banned in EU cosmetics, which pushes it into the highest-concern tier regardless of any technical usefulness in synthesis.
What It Does
Known Concerns
- ⚠ EU cosmetic ban
- ⚠ Reactive epoxide chemistry raises serious safety concerns
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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