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PPG-9 DIETHYLMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PPG-based quaternary ammonium salt used as an antistatic and conditioning agent, structurally related to other PPG-ammonium chloride compounds.
PPG-9 Diethylmonium Chloride is a cationic polymer-surfactant hybrid combining PPG-9 with a diethylmethylammonio group, providing antistatic and conditioning benefits in rinse-off formulations. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, quaternary ammonium compounds are permitted cosmetic ingredients with no specific restriction entries.
Skin benefits
- Provides antistatic conditioning in hair care
- Softens and smooths skin and hair surface
Known concerns
- Mild skin and eye irritation possible at high concentrations
- Generally not recommended for leave-on applications above typical use levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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