Hair Conditioning
LAURYL METHYL GLUCETH-10 HYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A sugar-derived conditioning quat used in hair products to soften and detangle. Considered mild but specific public safety data is limited; treat as a generic gentle quat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild conditioning quaternary surfactant
- Improves wet/dry combability
- Sugar-derived, more biodegradable than older quats
- Static control
Known concerns
- Cationic — very mild eye irritation potential
- Limited public safety data
- Substantivity may build up
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related hair conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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