Hair Conditioning
DISTEARMONIUM/DIETHONIUM CHLORIDE PG-DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A silicone backbone decorated with two cationic quat groups for hair conditioning. Strong slip on damaged hair, but quats can irritate eyes and the mix is loosely defined.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditioning quat-silicone hybrid
- Improved hair feel and slip
- Substantive on damaged hair surfaces
Known concerns
- Quaternary ammoniums can be skin and eye irritants
- Cocktail ingredient with loose composition
- Possible bioaccumulation of long-chain quats
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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