Cetrimonium Methosulfate

AKA “Hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate, methyl sulfate, UNII-277IG2X9QC, CRODAZOSOFT DBQ, EINECS 265-352-1, Ammonium, hexadecyltrimethyl”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Cetrimonium methosulfate

AKA: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate, Methyl sulfate, UNII-277IG2X9QC, CRODAZOSOFT DBQ, EINECS 265-352-1, Ammonium, Hexadecyltrimethyl

Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Preservative

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleansing agent that conditions hair, reduces frizz and static, and helps blend ingredients together for a smooth product texture.

Formula

C20H45NO4S

Mol. Weight

395.60

CAS #

65060-02-8

Form

Powder

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Antistatic

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Fights Bacteria

Traditional Use

Created as a synthetic conditioning agent for modern cosmetics. Designed to provide antistatic and detangling properties similar to natural conditioning agents.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe w/Qualifications

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-3

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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