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Hair Conditioning

DISTEARAMIDOPROPYLMETHYLAMINE

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A double-tail fatty amide-amine used as a cationic hair conditioner. Performs like a quat once protonated. Tertiary amine fragment carries a mild nitrosamine caveat versus quaternized analogues.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning agent
  • Hair softening and antistatic
  • Often used in hair masks

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amine — possible nitrosamine concern with nitrites
  • Eye irritation in concentrated form
  • Mild skin sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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