Hair Conditioning
PALMITAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Palmitamidopropyltrimonium chloride — a mild cationic conditioner that smooths and de-statics hair. Well-tolerated by the scalp at typical use levels; standard quat caveats around eye/mucosal irritation and aquatic toxicity apply.
Skin benefits
- Cationic conditioner — smooths hair and reduces static
- Mild compared to many older quats
- Substantive — binds well to damaged hair
- Improves wet and dry combability
Known concerns
- Quaternary ammonium compound — possible eye and mucosal irritation
- Aquatic toxicity concerns for the quat class
- Mild skin sensitisation at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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