Hair Conditioning
DISTEARAMIDOPROPYLMETHYLAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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