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CHITOSAN COCAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

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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 chitosan derivative that conditions hair and skin and forms soft films. Class-typical yellow-tier safety; quat moiety brings mild eye-irritation potential and chitosan source matters for shellfish allergies.

Function

FILM FORMINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning polymer
  • Film-forming hair and skin softening
  • Combines chitosan biocompatibility with cocoamide quat

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium portion can mildly irritate eyes
  • Shellfish-derived chitosan is an allergen for some users
  • Limited ingredient-specific CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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