Ester-quat conditioner
PEG-8 PALMITOYL METHYL DIETHONIUM METHOSULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PEGylated palmitoyl ester-quat conditioner with improved biodegradability versus traditional permanent quats. Generally mild in rinse-off applications, but ingredient-specific public safety data is limited.
Skin benefits
- Mild conditioning ester-quat for hair and skin
- Antistatic and softening effects
- Ester linkages improve biodegradability over traditional quats
Known concerns
- Limited ingredient-specific safety data
- PEG component may have ethoxylation impurities
- Methosulfate counterion can be a mild irritant
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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