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Hair Conditioning

CETRIMONIUM SACCHARINATE

CAS 2478-29-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cationic quat used to condition and de-frizz hair. Class is well-tolerated in rinse-off; can irritate eyes if splashed and is best used at low % in leave-on products.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning and anti-static effect
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Reduces flyaways and improves combing

Known concerns

  • Eye and mucous-membrane irritant at higher %
  • Quat — possible cumulative scalp build-up
  • Limited published cosmetic dossier for saccharinate counter-ion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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