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Common Name(s): Bis-(ethyl ppg-3 behenate) dimonium methosulfate,inci ingredient,cosmetic active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides documented cosmetic activity from bis-(ethyl ppg-3 behenate) dimonium meth.

Why It's Used: Bis-(ethyl ppg-3 behenate) dimonium meth delivers formulation value through its specific biological activity and established safety and efficacy.

How It Works: Source: bis-(ethyl ppg-3 behenate) dimonium meth. mechanism: documented in cosmetic literature. safety: cosing-reviewed. standard cosmetic use concentrations.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required

Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Bis-(ethyl ppg-3 behenate) dimonium methosulfate provides cosmetic activity through its characteristic mechanism. at standard concentrations it delivers documented biological activity with established safety from cosmetic science literature and regulatory review.

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