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Hair Conditioning

DICOCAMINE

CAS 61789-76-2
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A secondary amine made from coconut fatty acids. Mostly an industrial precursor for quats and cationic conditioners. In its raw form it is corrosive and irritating.

Function

ANTISTATICSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic emulsifier intermediate
  • Hair-conditioning antistatic
  • Source for downstream quats

Known concerns

  • Secondary fatty amine — corrosive in pure form
  • Mild sensitization risk
  • Often used as quat precursor, not direct

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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