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DI-C14-18 ALKYL DIMONIUM 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 quaternary ammonium fabric softener ingredient adapted for cosmetics that can be a mild skin and eye irritant, with no EU cosmetic-specific bans but limited cosmetic use data.

Di-C14-18 alkyl dimonium chloride is a dialkyl quaternary ammonium compound (dimeric surfactant) structurally related to fabric softener actives. It functions as an antistatic agent and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics. Not specifically restricted in EU Annexes, but quaternary ammonium compounds can be ocular irritants and their残留 data in cosmetic safety dossiers is limited. Mild sensitization possible.

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic properties improve skin feel
  • Skin conditioning agent

Known concerns

  • Potential eye irritation
  • Mild skin sensitization in susceptible individuals
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Quaternary ammonium compound structure alert

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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