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Hair Conditioning

XANTHAN HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cationic (quat-modified) version of xanthan gum. Thickens and conditions hair and skin. Generally mild; epichlorohydrin residuals from quat synthesis are the typical purity concern.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic biopolymer thickener
  • Conditions hair and skin
  • Reduces static and frizz

Known concerns

  • Quat-modified polymer — mild sensitization possible
  • Manufacturing residuals (epichlorohydrin) need control
  • Limited public dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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