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Hair Conditioning

DIMETHICONE PG-DIETHYLMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 588707-20-4
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A positively charged silicone — bonds tightly to negatively charged hair fibers for lasting smoothness and anti-static effects. Standard, well-tolerated hair-care ingredient.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic hair conditioning
  • Reduces static and damage
  • Substantive to fiber
  • Anti-frizz performance

Known concerns

  • Cationic surfactants can mildly irritate eyes
  • Builds up on hair over time
  • Not biodegradable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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