Hair Conditioning
MALTODEXTRIN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Maltodextrin (plant starch-derived) cationically modified with a hydroxypropyltrimonium group — a vegan conditioning polymer for hair and skin.
Maltodextrin hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride is a cationic polysaccharide produced by quaternising maltodextrin (a partial hydrolysate of starch) with glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride. The resulting cationic polymer is water-soluble, substantive to hair and mild on skin. It is a popular "clean" alternative to polyquats and animal-protein conditioners. The cationic group gives low-level eye-irritation potential at high concentrations (mostly relevant in concentrated product). No EU restrictions; overall class risk is low. Aquatic toxicity is a general cationic-polymer end-of-life concern.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-sugar-based cationic conditioner — vegan alternative to animal proteins
- Reduces static and improves hair feel
- Low-irritation profile
Known concerns
- Quaternary ammonium group — eye irritation at higher levels
- Limited specific-INCI toxicology data
- Aquatic-toxicity class-level concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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