Hair Conditioning
DIETHYLENE GLYCOLAMINE/EPICHLOROHYDRIN/PIPERAZINE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cationic copolymer used for conditioning. Cured polymer is inert, but epichlorohydrin (a carcinogen) is a starting monomer; residual control is critical.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic conditioning polymer
- Provides film-forming and substantivity
- Stable in formulation
Known concerns
- Epichlorohydrin is a known carcinogen — residuals must be controlled
- Trace impurity risk in finished polymer
- Not biodegradable
- Limited published cosmetic toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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