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Hair Conditioning

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 112-02-7
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A positively charged hair conditioner — sticks to damaged cuticle and softens strands. EU caps it at 0.1% in leave-on and 2.5% in rinse-off due to irritation potential.

Skin benefits

  • Softens hair
  • Antistatic
  • Antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • EU concentration cap
  • Eye and skin irritation
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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