Hair Conditioning
C6-12 ALKYL C14-18 ALKYL AMINOPROPYL ACETAMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A dimethicone decorated with alkyl chains and aminopropyl groups capped by acetyl groups — a kind of soft cationic conditioner. Behaves like a friendly silicone with a bit of substantivity to hair. No notable skin-safety flags.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic hair conditioning silicone
- Smooth slip and antistatic effect
- Compatible with rinse-off conditioner systems
Known concerns
- Standard silicone environmental persistence
- Cationic charge gives mild aquatic ecotox
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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