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DISTEARETH-6 DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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About
Disteareth-6 Dimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This dual-ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound (a non-ethoxylateddistearyldimonium chloride analogue) combines cationic conditioning with moderate emulsification. The 6-mol EO modification reduces the direct charge density compared to non-alkoxylated quats, making it milder. The stearyl chains provide emolliency. Quaternary ammonium compounds with similar structures appear on the EU's Annex III list (relevant entries include behentrimonium chloride), and while this specific ingredient is not separately listed, general quat safety guidance under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 applies — particularly maximum concentration limits for rinse-off products.
Skin benefits
- Provides a smooth, velvety after-feel on skin
- Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions at low use levels
Known concerns
- Cationic ingredients may cause skin sensitization in a small subset of users
- Not recommended for use in formulations intended for the periorbital area
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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