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CETRIMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHTHALATE

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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

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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

EU CosIng database

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

Related hair conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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