Hair Conditioning
DISTEAROYLPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A stearoyl quaternary ammonium conditioner used in hair products. Behaves like other long-chain quats — softens and detangles, with the usual cationic eye-irritation caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Hair conditioning and detangling
- Anti-static effect
- Emollient quaternary feel
Known concerns
- Cationic surfactant — eye irritant if not rinsed
- Limited specific cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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