Hair Conditioning
ACETAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A small quaternary ammonium hair conditioner. Smooths the cuticle and reduces static at low use levels. Like other quats, it can sting eyes in concentrate but is fine in finished products.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditions and detangles hair
- Reduces static
- Light feel vs heavier quats
Known concerns
- Cationic surfactant — eye irritation in concentrate
- Limited published toxicity data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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