Hair Conditioning
HYDROGENATED PALMTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A quaternary ammonium hair conditioner from hydrogenated palm oil — strongly antistatic and substantive to hair. Like all quats, it can irritate eyes and broken skin and has aquatic toxicity caveats.
Function
Skin benefits
- Excellent hair conditioning and antistatic
- Mild antimicrobial preservation effect
- Substantive to keratin
Known concerns
- Quaternary ammonium can irritate eyes and broken skin
- EU Annex V-style restrictions on alkyl quat use
- Cumulative buildup on hair
- Aquatic toxicity concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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