Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate
Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 85563-48-0 |
| EC number | 287-619-1 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Mousse & Foam 57.1%Conditioners 28.6%Hair Masks 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate do in skincare?
- Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (57.1% of its uses).
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