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DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW BENZYLMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 61789-73-9 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A benzyl-substituted quaternary ammonium conditioner derived from hydrogenated tallow. Effective at conditioning hair but quat-class irritation and aquatic toxicity nudge it lower.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning
  • Antistatic
  • Substantive to keratin

Known concerns

  • Quat eye/skin irritation
  • Possible sensitization
  • Aquatic toxicity for benzyl quats

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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