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Hair Conditioning

DIMETHYL LAURAMINE OLEATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A cationic surfactant from a tertiary amine and oleic acid. Provides hair-conditioning antistatic effects; carries the tertiary-amine nitrosamine caveat and mild irritation potential.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic surfactant — antistatic and conditioning
  • Used in some hair products
  • Effective at low %

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amine — secondary nitrosamine concern if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Potential mild eye/skin irritant
  • Rinse-off preferred

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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