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PEG-8 PALMITOYL METHYL DIETHONIUM METHOSULFATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A PEGylated quaternary ammonium surfactant used as a conditioning agent, with typical concerns around ethoxylation byproducts.

PEG-8 Palmitoyl Methyl Diethonium Methosulfate is a polyethylene glycol-modified quaternary ammonium salt with an average of 8 EO units. It functions as an antistatic agent and conditioning esterquat. The ethoxylation process raises concerns about residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. No specific EU Annex entries apply, but general precautions for PEGylated quaternary compounds apply.

Skin benefits

  • antistatic effect
  • hair softening
  • improves combability

Known concerns

  • potential ethylene oxide/1,4-dioxane contamination
  • mild sensitization in susceptible individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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