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Hair Conditioning

HYDROGENATED TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 61789-72-8 Updated
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A cationic quaternary ammonium hair conditioner derived from hydrogenated tallow. Effective antistat at low %; can be irritating in leave-on at higher levels.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Effective hair antistat and conditioner
  • Reduces frizz on damaged hair
  • Low use levels

Known concerns

  • Eye irritant in concentrated form
  • Tallow-derived (animal origin)
  • Quaternary ammonium can be sensitizing
  • Not readily biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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