Conditioning Agent
CETYL TRIETHYLMONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A quaternary silicone for hair conditioning that contains a phthalate ester linkage. The phthalate group raises EU regulatory and endocrine concerns that pull the score into the orange tier.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong hair antistatic effect
- Smooth, lubricious feel
- Persistent conditioning even after rinsing
- Reduces tangling
Known concerns
- Phthalate ester structure raises endocrine concern
- Quaternary ammonium irritation potential
- Possible PEG/dioxane traces
- Not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related conditioning agents
Same plant / compound family
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