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TALL OIL BENZYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 68309-34-2
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A tall-oil-derived imidazolinium quat used as a cationic conditioner. Quats are effective but carry a real irritation profile, especially around the eyes.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning
  • Antistatic
  • Substantivity to hair

Known concerns

  • Quat irritation profile
  • Eye irritation in leave-on
  • Limited dossier data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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