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Conditioning Agent

CETYL TRIETHYLMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A quaternary silicone for hair conditioning that contains a phthalate ester linkage. The phthalate group raises EU regulatory and endocrine concerns that pull the score into the orange tier.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Strong hair antistatic effect
  • Smooth, lubricious feel
  • Persistent conditioning even after rinsing
  • Reduces tangling

Known concerns

  • Phthalate ester structure raises endocrine concern
  • Quaternary ammonium irritation potential
  • Possible PEG/dioxane traces
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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