Quaternary conditioning agent
BABASSUAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A babassu-oil-derived conditioning ingredient with a methosulfate counterion, providing softness, slip, and reduced static. Common in conditioners marketed for clean beauty positioning.
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived conditioning quat
- Methosulfate counterion is well tolerated
- Smoothing on hair cuticles
- Reduces static
Known concerns
- Eye irritation potential
- Buildup with repeated use
- Trace solvent residues from manufacturing possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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