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Hair Conditioning Agent

SUNFLOWERSEEDAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A bio-based cationic conditioner made by reacting sunflower fatty amides with morpholine and lactic acid, used in rinse-off conditioners to detangle hair and impart silky softness after washing.

Function

ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioner derived from sunflower fatty acids
  • Excellent for hair detangling and softness
  • Lower irritation profile than petroleum-sourced quats
  • Biodegradable bio-based alternative to traditional conditioners

Known concerns

  • Morpholine moiety raises questions about nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Limited published human safety data
  • Cationic charge may cause buildup over time

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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