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PEG-15 COCOMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Valuable CAS 61791-10-4 / ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-15 Cocomonium Chloride is a versatile cationic surfactant and quaternary ammonium salt, recognized for its antistatic, emulsifying, and cleansing properties. It plays a role in stabilizing formulations and may enhance the delivery of other active ingredients.

Summary

Antistatic Emulsifying Surfactant Penetration Enhancer

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by reducing static electricity through charge neutralization on surfaces, which is particularly beneficial for hair. As a surfactant, it effectively lowers surface tension to aid in cleansing the skin and hair. Furthermore, it acts as an emulsifier, promoting the formation of stable oil-in-water mixtures, while its polyethylene glycol (PEG) component, due to its hydrophilic nature, can facilitate the penetration of topical ingredients.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While specific pH stability data for PEG-15 Cocomonium Chloride is not provided, a closely related compound, PEG-15 Cocomonium Methosulfate, demonstrates high stability across a broad pH range, from acidic to alkaline, with a neutral pH of 6-8 for a 5% aqueous solution.

Conflicts

  • Potentially incompatible with anionic components if not carefully formulated, although some high-active formulations claim anionic-compatible foaming properties.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that PEG cocamine and related ingredients, including PEG-15 Cocomonium Chloride, are safe for use in cosmetic formulations under current practices, provided they are formulated to be non-irritating. The presence of 1,4-dioxane, a potential byproduct of the ethoxylation process, should be controlled through appropriate purification steps. There is no specific SCCS opinion or FDA pre-market approval requirement for cosmetic ingredients.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

PEG-15 Cocomonium Chloride is a valuable multi-functional ingredient, offering emulsifying, cleansing, antistatic, and penetration-enhancing benefits, though its formulation requires careful control to ensure non-irritancy and purity.

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