Hair Conditioning
PPG-2 HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CELLULOSE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cellulose-based dual conditioner — two polypropylene glycol units boost emolliency. Same caveat as other PPG-quats: choose vacuum-stripped grades to avoid 1,4-dioxane impurities from the raw material.
Function
Skin benefits
- Dual skin and hair conditioning effect
- Increased emolliency from two PPG units
- Substantive to keratin
Known concerns
- Contains two propylene glycol units (1,4-dioxane purity matters)
- Cationic — mild eye irritation potential
- Sparse ingredient-specific safety literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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