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CHITOSAN STEARAMIDE 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 chitosan-derived cationic polymer used to condition hair and skin. Class is well tolerated as a rinse-off conditioner; eye-irritation caveat at high percent.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic film former for hair and skin
  • Conditioning and slip
  • Chitosan-based — biopolymer feedstock

Known concerns

  • Cationic polymer can irritate eyes if concentrated
  • Limited public CIR review on this exact derivative
  • Chitosan is shellfish-derived — theoretical allergy concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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