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DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG-5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A multi-functional conditioner containing linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) that nourishes hair while providing anti-static benefits.
This ingredient combines dihydroxypropyl and PEG-5 modified linoleammonium chloride, where linoleic acid (an essential omega-6 fatty acid) is incorporated into a quaternary ammonium conditioning structure. Linoleic acid is not restricted in the EU. The PEG-5 chain raises the standard ethylene oxide contamination concern, and the overall ingredient is evaluated as a conditioning agent permitted in cosmetic formulations.
Skin benefits
- Nourishes hair with essential fatty acids
- Conditions and softens hair strands
- Provides antistatic benefits for manageability
Known concerns
- Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination from PEG-5 chain
- May contribute to mild product build-up with overuse
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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