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QUATERNIUM-79 HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A wheat protein quaternary ammonium conditioning agent that reduces frizz and improves hydration in hair-care formulations.
A QUATERNIUM-79 functionalized wheat (Triticum vulgare) protein hydrolysate with identical structural features to other members of this series – 2-hydroxy-3-((3-aminopropyl)dimethylammonio)propyl cationic substitution and C16/C18:1 acyl chains. The ingredient deposits durably on hair and skin, providing antistatic and film-forming benefits with no EU cosmetic restrictions. Wheat protein hydrolysates may contribute minor amino-acid nutrients and moisture-binding peptides.
Skin benefits
- Antistatic frizz control
- Moisture retention from protein hydrolysate
- Film-forming for enhanced hair sheen
- Improved combability and slip
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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