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Hair Conditioning

DIMETHICONE HYDROXYPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 133779-10-9 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cationic conditioning silicone used in hair care. Excellent substantivity, smoothing, and detangling; mild on scalp. Silicone portion is environmentally persistent.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic silicone — strong substantivity to hair
  • Conditioning, anti-static, frizz control
  • Heat-style protection
  • Generally low irritation

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium component can mildly irritate broken skin
  • Silicone fraction is environmentally persistent

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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