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BEHENTRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A quaternary ammonium silicone with a phthalate ester linkage, used as a hair conditioner. Phthalate-containing cosmetics fall under EU restrictions due to documented endocrine concerns.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions hair
  • Combines quat conditioning with silicone smoothness

Known concerns

  • Contains a phthalate ester moiety — phthalates as a class are EU-restricted/banned (BBP, DBP, DEHP listed in Annex II)
  • Cationic quat plus phthalate raises both endocrine and irritation considerations
  • Limited human safety data for this exact compound

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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