Hair Conditioning
DIPALMITAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fatty-chain amine used as an antistatic in hair conditioners. Functional but data-thin; related cationics can be eye/skin irritants.
Dipalmitamine is a di-long-chain aliphatic amine (two palmitic-acid-derived C16 chains on a nitrogen). INCI lists antistatic and hair-conditioning functions. Related primary fatty amines (palmitamine, stearamine) are known to be irritating to skin and eyes in neat form and are usually used at very low concentrations, often as minor conditioning boosters in hair products. No CIR monograph is published for dipalmitamine specifically; the broader primary-fatty-amine class is considered moderate-risk. No GHS classification in CosIng for the finished cosmetic use, but ECHA entries for related fatty amines carry skin-corrosion and aquatic-toxicity flags. Best limited to rinse-off hair conditioners at low percent.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic conditioning agent — reduces static in hair
- Helps detangling and combability
- Works with anionic surfactants at low levels
Known concerns
- Quaternary/ammine chemistry can be irritating on skin
- Limited independent safety data
- Related cationic surfactants show eye irritation signals
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.