Hair Conditioning
LAURIC/MYRISTIC/PALMITIC/OLEIC 3-AMINOPROPANOL AMIDES/ESTERS
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A mixed fatty-acid amide/ester of 3-aminopropanol used as a conditioner and emulsifier. Possible secondary-amine impurities mean it's a Use-With-Awareness ingredient.
Function
Skin benefits
- Acts as cationic-leaning conditioner and emulsifier
- Combines fatty-acid emollience with amine charge
- Works in hair-care detangling formats
Known concerns
- Aminopropanol amides can carry secondary-amine traces with nitrosamine concern
- Potential for skin irritation at higher loads
- Limited CIR coverage for the cocktail form
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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