Cationic conditioning surfactant
ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cationic imidazoline conditioner used to soften hair and reduce static. Safety data is limited, and the class can be irritating to eyes if not properly formulated.
Skin benefits
- Acts as antistatic and conditioning agent in hair products
- Provides mild emulsifying and surfactant character
- Improves substantivity of formulations to skin and hair
Known concerns
- Imidazoline surfactants can be eye and mucous membrane irritants
- Limited human safety data published
- Manufacturing residues (amines) may contribute to sensitization
- Not extensively reviewed by CIR
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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