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LAUR/MYRIST/PALMITAMIDOBUTYL GUANIDINE ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A broader fatty acid mix (C12/C14/C16) version of the guanidine acetate conditioning agent, used for antistatic and antimicrobial benefits.
Similar to the C14/C16 variant, this multi-chain fatty acid guanidine acetate salt functions as a cationic conditioning and antimicrobial agent. The lauric (C12) chain length improves water solubility compared to longer-chain variants. EU CosIng lists no specific Annex II or III restrictions for this material, though cationic surfactants broadly carry low-level sensitization warnings. Typical use in rinse-off formulations at low percentages.
Skin benefits
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial conditioning
- Softening and antistatic properties
Known concerns
- Potential sensitization from cationic surfactant chemistry
- Eye irritation at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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