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Quaternary ammonium conditioner

BEHENAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE

74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild amphoteric conditioning agent built on behenic acid, propylene glycol, and a phosphate-stabilized quaternary ammonium group. Used in conditioners and creams for softness, antistatic effect, and detangling.

Skin benefits

  • Effective hair and skin conditioning quaternary ammonium phosphate
  • Amphoteric character makes it compatible with anionic surfactants
  • Helps detangling, softness, and antistatic effect
  • Reported mild antimicrobial benefit

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammoniums can occasionally irritate sensitive skin or eyes at higher levels
  • No dedicated SCCS opinion for this exact INCI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related quaternary ammonium conditioners

Same plant / compound family

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