Hair Conditioning
PPG-1 HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CELLULOSE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cellulose-based hair conditioner with one polypropylene-glycol unit added for slip and emollience. Generally well tolerated; the PPG group means manufacturers should verify 1,4-dioxane purity in the raw material.
Function
Skin benefits
- Combines hair conditioning with mild emollience
- Polymer-bound quat
- Stable in surfactant systems
Known concerns
- Contains a polypropylene glycol unit (1,4-dioxane trace risk in PPG materials)
- Mild eye irritation potential
- Sparse public toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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