STEARYL PG-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Stearyl Pg-trimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Stearyl PG-Trimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt with a propyl PG (polypropylene glycol) linkage and a stearyl hydrophobic chain. Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are widely used as conditioning and antistatic agents. The Stearyl PG-Trimonium Chloride is not specifically restricted in EU cosmetics law but quats can be skin sensitizers at high concentrations.
Skin benefits
- Effective hair conditioning and detangling
- Reduces static electricity
- Improves skin feel in rinse-off products
Known concerns
- Potential skin sensitization at high concentrations
- May cause eye irritation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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