Hair Conditioning
CETRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHTHALATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cetrimonium quaternary ammonium silicone with a phthalate ester linkage, used for hair conditioning. Phthalate-containing cosmetics fall under broad EU restrictions and endocrine-disruption concerns.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditions hair with quat properties
- Modifies viscosity in hair care systems
Known concerns
- Contains a phthalate ester moiety — phthalates as a class are EU-restricted/banned (BBP, DBP, DEHP listed in Annex II)
- Cationic quat plus phthalate combination raises endocrine and irritation concerns
- Limited human safety data for this exact compound
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related hair conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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