BISHYDROXYETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A quaternary ammonium salt used as an antistatic and hair/skin conditioning agent in cosmetics.
This is a bis(hydroxyethyl) dihydroxypropyl stearyl ammonium chloride — a quaternary ammonium (quat) conditioning agent. Quaternary ammonium compounds are widely used as antistatic and conditioning agents in rinse-off hair and skin products. The ingredient carries a pubchem safety score of 65 in the input data. It is not restricted under EU cosmetic Annexes and is used at controlled concentrations in rinse-off formulations, placing it in the common cosmetic ingredient range.
Skin benefits
- Antistatic conditioning agent
- Skin and hair conditioning in rinse-off formulations
Known concerns
- Quaternary ammonium compound — potential irritant at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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