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BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE

CAS 221446-54-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A behenic-acid-based amidoamine neutralized as the lactate salt, used as a hair conditioning and antistatic agent. Generally well-tolerated; a few users may notice mild scalp irritation in leave-on use.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and hair conditioning effect
  • Effective in rinse-off and leave-on conditioners
  • Mild positive charge gives smoothness without heavy buildup

Known concerns

  • Quaternizable amine — small fraction of users may experience scalp irritation
  • Lactate salt is mild but cumulative concentration matters
  • Limited public CIR monograph on this exact salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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