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Hair Conditioning

DEXTRAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 83855-79-2 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A cationic polysaccharide — dextran modified with a quaternary ammonium group. Conditions hair, reduces static, and improves manageability. Naturally derived backbone earns it the lower end of green.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic polysaccharide hair conditioning
  • Improves combability and reduces static
  • Naturally derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Quat group means watch for eye irritation in leave-on
  • Generally well tolerated in cosmetic systems

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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