Hair Conditioning
BIS-HYDROXYETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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