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Behentrimonium Methosulfate

BTMS-50 component

Safety Notes

Positively charged conditioning emulsifier; adsorbs to negatively charged hair/skin; gentle vs quaternary ammonium compounds; COSMOS-permitted; widely used in natural hair conditioners; not irritating at standard use levels

Function & Common Use

Function

Conditioning Agent (Cationic) / Emulsifier

Category

Conditioning Agent

Common In

Conditioners hair masks leave-in products

Origin

Vegetable (rapeseed)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behentrimonium Methosulfate safe to use in skincare?

Behentrimonium Methosulfate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Positively charged conditioning emulsifier; adsorbs to negatively charged hair/skin; gentle vs quaternary ammonium compounds; COSMOS-permitted; widely used in natural hair conditioners; not irritating at standard use levels

Is Behentrimonium Methosulfate allowed in India?

Behentrimonium Methosulfate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Behentrimonium Methosulfate used for in cosmetics?

Behentrimonium Methosulfate functions as: Conditioning Agent (Cationic) / Emulsifier. It is commonly found in: Conditioners hair masks leave-in products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS81646-13-1
ECN/A

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