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HYDROXYPROPYL ARGININE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ETHER HCL

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic surfactant and conditioning agent combining a hydroxypropyl arginine moiety with lauryl and myristyl alcohol chains. Used in cleansing and hair conditioning. Quat eye irritation potential.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic surfactant for cleansing
  • Hair conditioning and antistatic
  • Arginine-derived bioactivity

Known concerns

  • Cationic quats can be irritating to eyes
  • Possible cumulative buildup on hair
  • Limited public safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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