Hair Conditioning
CETRIMONIUM CARBOXYDECYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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