Hair Conditioning
PALMITOLEAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cationic amidoamine conditioning surfactant neutralised with lactic acid. Family is mild for hair/skin; main caveat is avoiding nitrosating co-ingredients.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic conditioning surfactant
- Soft skin and hair feel
- Mild antistatic
Known concerns
- Tertiary amide-amines can form trace nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
- Mild eye-sting potential
- Limited specific safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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