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InventoryRef 3449515/10/2010

HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE

Hexadecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate

HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 85563-48-0
CAS 85563-48-0PubChem CID 10237859

Hydroxyethyl cetyldimonium phosphate

IUPAC name
dihydrogen phosphate;hexadecyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylazanium
Molecular formula
C20H46NO5P
Molecular weight
411.6 g/mol
Exact mass
411.31136057 Da
Topological polar surface area
101.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Luviquat mono CPHexadecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate9G05UO431KEINECS 287-619-1Cetyl dimethyl hydroxyethyl ammonium phosphateBINA QAT 44C1-Hexadecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, phosphate (1:1) (salt)1-Hexadecanaminium, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, phosphate (1:1)
10 more reported names
CETYL DIMETHYL HYDROXYETHYL AMMONIUM DIHYDROGENPHOSPHATEHEXADECYL(2-HYDROXYETHYL)DIMETHYL AMMONIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATERefChem:789468HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE [INCI]UNII-9G05UO431KHEXADECYL(2-HYDROXYETHYL)DIMETHYLAMMONIUN-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylhexadecan-1-aminium dihydrogenphosphateCetyldimethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium dihydrogen phosphateSGZVXLFVBKDMJH-UHFFFAOYSA-MN-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N,N-dimethylhexadecan-1-aminium dihydrogen phosphate
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE

INCI name

HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE

Description

Hexadecyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
34495
Imported identity
HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTISTATIC
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 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.

HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE is also tagged with 3 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

HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 85563-48-0 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 HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HYDROXYETHYL CETYLDIMONIUM PHOSPHATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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