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Hair Conditioning

LAURTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 112-00-5 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A short-chain cationic conditioner and mild antimicrobial used mostly in hair products to fight static. Effective at low levels; can irritate eyes and is restricted to safer concentrations in rinse-off vs leave-on use.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-static and conditioning in hair products
  • Mild preservative boost
  • Effective at low use levels

Known concerns

  • Cationic quat — irritating to eyes and broken skin
  • Skin sensitisation potential with prolonged leave-on contact
  • Aquatic toxicity (typical of quats)
  • Use level capped by SCCS / industry consensus

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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