Hair Conditioning
TALLOWDIMONIUM PROPYLTRIMONIUM DICHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A double-charged conditioning quat from tallow used in hair care for slip and antistatic effect. Typical quat irritation profile; better in rinse-off than leave-on.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong hair conditioning and antistatic effect
- Improves combability
- Builds substantivity to hair
Known concerns
- Cationic quat — eye irritation potential in leave-on
- Animal-derived (tallow) sourcing concerns
- Aquatic toxicity typical of long-chain quats
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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