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ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS 68966-38-1
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A branched-chain imidazoline surfactant with corrosive properties and serious eye damage hazards.

Isostearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is a fatty alkyl imidazoline derivative used as a surfactant and emulsifier. Hazard classification includes H302 (harmful if swallowed), H314 (causes severe skin burns), and H318 (causes serious eye damage), indicating significant safety concerns for cosmetic applications.

Known concerns

  • Skin corrosion (H314)
  • Serious eye damage (H318)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)
  • Imidazoline sensitization class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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