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Quaternary ammonium hair conditioner

LAURAMIDOPROPYL ACETAMIDODIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 68259-01-8
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A lauramide-derived quaternary ammonium used to condition and detangle hair. Generally safe in rinse-off use but, like most quats, can sting eyes and irritate broken skin.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning agent for hair-care products
  • Provides antistatic and detangling benefits
  • Compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactants in rinse-off systems

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium can irritate eyes and broken skin
  • Limited public safety dossier specific to this molecule
  • Possible sensitisation in a small fraction of users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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