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CAPRYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS 37478-68-5
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A corrosive imidazoline surfactant with severe skin damage potential and aquatic toxicity.

Capryl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is a medium-chain alkyl imidazoline derivative used as a surfactant. The hazard profile includes H314 (causes severe skin burns and eye damage), H410 (very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects), placing it among hazardous substances requiring careful handling in any cosmetic formulation.

Known concerns

  • Skin corrosion (H314)
  • Aquatic toxicity (H410)
  • Limited cosmetic use data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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