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CETYL PYRROLIDONYLMETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 115612-97-0 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A pyrrolidone-modified quaternary ammonium conditioner used in hair care. Cationics are effective conditioners; safety hinges on cosmetic concentration limits.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioner — improves hair feel
  • Antistatic
  • Substantive to skin and hair

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium — eye and skin irritation at high %
  • Persistent in environment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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