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TRICETYLMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Avoid / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING

Tricetylmonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt that has not undergone a safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). It is notably classified as 'Unacceptable' by EWG Skin Deep for its VERIFIED products due to potential health concerns.

Summary

Science

Mechanism of Action

Unknown.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

Identified as a quaternary ammonium salt, Tricetylmonium Chloride raises significant safety concerns according to EWG Skin Deep, leading to its 'Unacceptable' classification for EWG VERIFIED products. Potential risks include allergies/immunotoxicity (low-moderate), neurotoxicity (low), endocrine disruption (low), and non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low-moderate).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to its 'not reviewed' status by the CIR and the 'Unacceptable' classification by EWG Skin Deep citing multiple potential health risks, Tricetylmonium Chloride should be avoided in precision skincare formulations.

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