Hair Conditioning
MYRISTYLAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A phosphate ester of myristylamidopropyl dimethylamine and PEG-7 dimethicone, used for conditioning and emulsification. Tertiary amine raises modest nitrosamine considerations; formulators must control nitrosating co-ingredients.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditions hair and skin
- Acts as an emulsifier in conditioning systems
- Combines tertiary amine, silicone and PEG benefits
Known concerns
- Tertiary amine — potential nitrosamine precursor in formulations with nitrosating agents
- PEG-7 component requires controlled 1,4-dioxane levels
- Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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