Cationic guanidine conditioner
LAUR/MYRIST/PALMITAMIDOBUTYL GUANIDINE ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Mixed-chain lauroyl, myristoyl and palmitoyl aminobutyl guanidine salt used for cationic conditioning and mild antimicrobial effect. Limited safety data, and similar class molecules can irritate skin in leave-on use.
Skin benefits
- Cationic conditioning and antimicrobial activity
- Substantive to hair fibre
- Mixed chain length tunes feel
Known concerns
- Guanidine cationics can irritate eyes and mucosa
- Sparse safety data in cosmetic literature
- Quaternary build-up potential
- Limited regulatory review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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