TALL OIL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
CAS Number: 61791-39-7
About TALL OIL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
An imidazoline-based antistatic and hair-conditioning agent derived from tall oil, effective at reducing static and improving combability.
Detailed Analysis
Tall Oil Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline is a heterocyclic surfactant belonging to the imidazoline family. It is used for its antistatic and conditioning properties in hair care formulations. Imidazoline derivatives are known skin and eye irritants and have been flagged in EU assessments for sensitisation potential. Regulation 1223/2009 does not list this substance in Annex II or III specifically, but the SCCS has noted that imidazoline-type compounds warrant caution in leave-on applications due to sensitisation data.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Effective antistatic agent for hair
- ✓ Improves wet combing and manageability
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Known skin sensitiser in animal and human studies
- ⚠ Eye irritant
- ⚠ Not recommended in leave-on hair products above low concentrations
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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