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Cationic chitosan derivative

CHITOSAN ISOSTEARAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

This is a modified chitosan biopolymer with a positive charge that helps it bind to hair and skin surfaces. It provides conditioning and film-forming benefits from a renewable biopolymer source material.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic chitosan derivative providing hair and skin conditioning
  • Film-forming and substantive to skin and hair fibers
  • Derived from renewable chitin source material
  • Antimicrobial properties may support preservation

Known concerns

  • Potential shellfish allergen concerns from chitin source
  • Limited specific safety dossier for this derivative
  • Cationic charge may cause irritation on damaged skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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