WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL EPOXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Other
Moderate
About WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL EPOXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
A conditioning agent that combines a wheat germ-derived fatty acid chain with a reactive epoxypropyl group, used to deposit cationic charge onto skin and hair.
Detailed Analysis
This quaternary ammonium conditioner features an epoxypropyl group that can undergo ring-opening reactions with nucleophiles on the skin surface. The wheat germ fatty acid chain provides substantivity. EU CosIng lists no specific restrictions, but the epoxy moiety raises contact allergy potential; SCCS has not issued a dedicated opinion. Scores in the lower-middle range due to limited safety data and sensitizer concern.
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Delivers cationic conditioning to hair and skin surfaces
- ✓ Improves combability and smoothness of treated areas
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Potential skin sensitizer due to epoxy functional group
- ⚠ Limited standalone safety data in peer-reviewed literature
- ⚠ Possible residual epichlorohydrin from synthesis
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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