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MYRISTYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS 6942-02-5
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A fatty alkyl imidazoline surfactant with limited toxicological data and potential sensitization concerns.

Myristyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is a quaternary ammonium-type surfactant derived from myristic acid and hydroxyethyl imidazoline. While hazard statements are not prominently documented, the imidazoline class is associated with skin sensitization and the lack of comprehensive data for this specific compound warrants caution.

Known concerns

  • Imidazoline class sensitizer
  • Limited toxicological data
  • Potential skin sensitization

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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