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Hair Conditioning

MYRISTAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 15809-19-5 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A quaternary ammonium conditioner, related to the myristamidopropyl betaine family. Used in hair care. Causes irritation in concentrated form; safe at proper rinse-off levels.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTIPLAQUE

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioner for hair
  • Antistatic
  • Antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Causes skin and eye irritation (GHS H315/H319)
  • Aquatic toxicity concerns
  • Quat sensitization risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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