Hair Conditioning
STEARALKONIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-8 PHTHALATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cationic silicone hair conditioner whose structure includes a phthalate-ester linkage. Even bound phthalate raises endocrine concern, so it slips into red against safer alternatives.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic silicone hair conditioner
- Improves combability and shine
Known concerns
- Phthalate-ester linkage in structure — endocrine concern
- Stearalkonium quat-class skin sensitization potential
- PEG-class 1,4-dioxane purity caveat
- Better, phthalate-free conditioners exist
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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