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Esterquat conditioner

DIOLEOYLAMIDOETHYL HYDROXYETHYLMONIUM METHOSULFATE

CAS 92888-37-4
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An esterquat conditioning agent derived from oleic acid, used in hair and skin care for softening and detangling. Generally well tolerated, with the usual quaternary-ammonium cautions.

Skin benefits

  • Effective hair- and skin-conditioning quaternary ammonium
  • Antistatic and detangling action
  • Esterquat structure is more biodegradable than older quats
  • Generally low irritation in finished products

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium compounds raise eye and mucous-membrane irritation considerations
  • Can sensitize a small subset of users
  • Limited public dermatological data on this specific INCI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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