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C6-12 ALKYL C14-18 ALKYL AMINOPROPYL ACETAMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A dimethicone decorated with alkyl chains and aminopropyl groups capped by acetyl groups — a kind of soft cationic conditioner. Behaves like a friendly silicone with a bit of substantivity to hair. No notable skin-safety flags.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic hair conditioning silicone
  • Smooth slip and antistatic effect
  • Compatible with rinse-off conditioner systems

Known concerns

  • Standard silicone environmental persistence
  • Cationic charge gives mild aquatic ecotox

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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