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Conditioning Agent

TRIMETHYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE IODIDE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A quaternized ceramide precursor — a charged version of phytosphingosine that enhances skin barrier and provides antimicrobial activity.

Trimethyl Phytosphingosine Iodide is the iodide salt of a trimethylated phytosphingosine. CosIng-listed for hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, and skin protecting. Phytosphingosine is a natural skin lipid (ceramide precursor) with antimicrobial properties. Trimethylation creates a quaternary ammonium (cationic) form with enhanced antimicrobial activity and substantivity. No GHS codes or restrictions. The iodide counterion is generally well-tolerated.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Skin barrier support (ceramide precursor)
  • Antimicrobial
  • Humectant
  • Hair and skin conditioning
  • Skin protecting

Known concerns

  • Iodide salt — rare iodine sensitivity possible
  • Quaternary ammonium — potential irritant at high concentrations
  • Limited published safety data on this specific derivative

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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