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CETRIMONIUM CARBOXYDECYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE

71

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A complex cationic silicone combining a cetrimonium quaternary group with PEG-8 hydrophilicity. Strongly substantive to hair and skin — used in conditioners and leave-in treatments.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic hair conditioning
  • Strong substantivity
  • Anti-static and softening
  • Combines emulsifier and conditioner

Known concerns

  • Cationic surfactants may mildly irritate eyes
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane from PEG step
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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