Hair Conditioning
BUTYLGLUCOSIDES HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A short-chain glucoside-quat hybrid — same family as lauryl-glucoside conditioners but with a butyl group, so lighter and less substantive. Mild, biodegradable, and broadly used in conditioning rinses.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild cationic conditioning from sugar-derived chemistry
- Reduces static and improves combability
- Biodegradable backbone
Known concerns
- Quat group means watch for eye irritation in leave-on
- Limited monograph-level safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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