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Hair Conditioning

ACETAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 123776-56-7 Updated
70

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

ANTISTATIC

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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