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 nameHYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number85563-48-0
EC number287-619-1
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

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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