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CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE 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 used as a hair/skin conditioning polymer. Inherits chitosan's biodegradability and antimicrobial profile; main caveats are crustacean allergy and quat buildup.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic film former
  • Substantive conditioning
  • Biodegradable backbone
  • Antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Crustacean-derived (allergy)
  • Quat buildup
  • Sparse dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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