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Hair Conditioning

AMODIMETHICONE HYDROXYSTEARATE

CAS 299186-05-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An amodimethicone with hydroxystearic-acid counterion — combines amino-silicone substantivity with fatty-acid conditioning. Generally well tolerated; routine amine/silicone caveats apply.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair-substantive amino-silicone
  • Enhanced conditioning via hydroxystearate counterion
  • Long-lasting smoothness
  • Good rinse-off retention

Known concerns

  • Amine functionality — potential mild irritation at high concentration
  • Synthetic polymer; environmental persistence
  • Sparse compound-specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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