Cationic conditioner
DISTEARYL EPOXYPROPYLMONIUM CHLORIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A distearyl quaternary ammonium conditioner used to soften and detangle hair, well tolerated topically but with limited public safety data and the usual cautions about residual reactive intermediates.
Skin benefits
- Quaternary ammonium conditioner with strong substantivity to hair and skin
- Provides antistatic and softening effects
- Improves wet and dry combing in hair products
- Long alkyl chains contribute to richer conditioning feel
Known concerns
- Epoxide-derived quaternaries may retain trace reactive impurities if not well processed
- Cationic surfactants can be eye and mucous membrane irritants
- Limited published toxicology data for this specific structure
- Environmental persistence of long-chain quats
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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