Hair Conditioning
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL OLEYL POLYPROPYLAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An oleyl-based amphoteric used mainly in hair care for conditioning and antistatic effect — the unsaturated C18 chain anchors well to hair while the carboxymethyl head keeps it generally well-tolerated on skin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditioning and antistatic action in hair care
- Substantive long-chain anchoring
- Compatible with anionic systems
Known concerns
- Limited published toxicology data
- Possible quaternary impurity traces
- Oleyl chain susceptibility to oxidation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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