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BIS-HYDROXYETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic stearyl-quat hair conditioner — coats hair to fight static and improve combing. Standard quat safety profile: fine in rinse-off, watch eye contact in concentrate.

Function

ANTISTATIC

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioner — reduces hair static and improves combing
  • Substantive to negatively charged hair surface
  • Mild quat at typical use levels

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium — eye irritation in concentrate
  • Possible irritation in leave-on at high %
  • Aquatic toxicity for cationic surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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