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Cationic conditioning agent

STEARAMIDOPROPYL GLYCERYLHYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Stearamidopropyl glycerylhydroxypropyldimonium chloride is a cationic conditioner from stearic acid. It coats hair to reduce static and tangling and is generally safe in rinse-off and well-formulated leave-in products.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioner that smooths and detangles hair
  • Reduces static and improves wet combability
  • Provides substantivity, depositing care actives onto hair
  • Compatible with sulfate-free shampoo systems

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium compounds can cause eye and skin irritation if formulated poorly
  • Buildup possible with frequent leave-on use
  • Trace amidoamine impurities are potential sensitizers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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