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HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM MALTODEXTRIN CROSSPOLYMER

CAS - Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A cationic conditioning polymer with a maltodextrin sugar backbone. Used in hair and skin care for softness and substantivity. Generally well tolerated; standard cationic-polymer eye-area caution applies.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning polymer based on maltodextrin
  • Substantive to hair and skin for softness
  • Plant-sugar backbone supports biodegradability

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium component can mildly irritate eyes at high %
  • Limited published consumer-safety data on this exact polymer
  • Generic cationic-substantivity risk on sensitive scalps

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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