Cationic guanidine conditioner
MYRIST/PALMITAMIDOBUTYL GUANIDINE ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Mixed myristoyl and palmitoyl aminobutyl guanidine salt acting as a cationic conditioning and mild antimicrobial agent for hair products. Public data is limited, and similar molecules can irritate skin.
Skin benefits
- Cationic, surfactant-like conditioning agent
- Antimicrobial properties from guanidine group
- Substantive to hair and skin
Known concerns
- Guanidinium cationic surfactants can be irritating
- Limited cosmetic safety literature
- Possible eye irritation in leave-on use
- Quaternary build-up potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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