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PEG-15 OLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A PEG-15 modified oleic acid-derived quaternary ammonium surfactant used for hair conditioning, sharing concerns with the broader ethoxylated quat family.

PEG-15 Oleammonium Chloride is derived from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol with 15 EO units. Like other PEGylated quaternary ammonium compounds, it carries concerns about residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. Oleic acid (Olea europea) provides the hydrophobic tail, and the quaternary ammonium group imparts positive charge for antistatic benefits. EU cosmetics regulation does not list a specific restriction for this ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • antistatic conditioning
  • hair softening
  • emollient properties from oleic chain

Known concerns

  • potential EO/1,4-dioxane byproduct
  • mild sensitization risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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