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DITALLOWOYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
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About
A conditioning agent derived from animal tallow (dimer fatty acids) used in hair care products for its excellent softening and detangling properties.
Di-(tallow-acyloxypropyl)dimethylammonium chloride (DITALLOWOYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE) is a quaternary ammonium conditioning agent where the fatty acid chains derive from tallow. Not listed in EU Annex restrictions under Regulation 1223/2009, it provides excellent softening, detangling, and antistatic effects in rinse-off hair products. The tallow origin requires consideration for vegetarian/vegan formulations and allergen labeling under EU Regulation 1169/2011 for ingredients derived from allergens.
Skin benefits
- Excellent softening effect on hair
- Detangling and combability improvement
- Anti-static conditioning
Known concerns
- Animal-derived (tallow) - not vegan compliant
- Fatty chain composition may vary
- Allergen labeling considerations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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