What does the restriction note for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE mean?

The restriction field for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE reads: V/44. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What function does CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE carries the following function designation(s): ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING.

What other records share CAS 112-02-7?

CAS 112-02-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

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1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: V/44.

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Inventory details for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

INCI name

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Description

1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride

Annex records for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Annex III Shared CAS number

Entry 286

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1) / STRARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)

CAS: 112-02-7

EC: 203-928-6

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 44

BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1) / CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE / CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (2)/ LAURTRIMONIUM BROMIDE…

CAS: 17301-53-0 / 57-09-0 / 112-02-7 / 1119-94-4 / 112-00-5 / 1120-02-1 / 112-03-8

EC: 241-327-0 / 200-311-3 / 203-928-6 / 214-290-3 / 203-927-0 / 214-294-5 / 203-929-1

Key data

CAS

112-02-7

203-928-6

Restriction

V/44

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL ANTISTATIC PRESERVATIVE SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

How CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE reads: "V/44". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 112-02-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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