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2,3-EPOXYPROPYL LAURYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Insufficient Data / NOT REPORTED

A specialized quaternary ammonium compound featuring a reactive epoxide group that enables both immediate conditioning and semi-permanent surface modification. This cationic ingredient demonstrates unique dual-action properties through electrostatic binding and potential covalent grafting to keratin surfaces.

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Science

Functions through positively charged quaternary ammonium groups that electrostatically bind to negatively charged skin and hair surfaces, while the reactive epoxide ring can form covalent bonds under specific conditions, creating enhanced smoothness and manageability effects that persist longer than traditional conditioning agents.


Research

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

Specialized industrial ingredient rarely used in consumer cosmetics, making dusting practices uncommon


The Formula

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Epoxide group exhibits high reactivity and undergoes hydrolysis at extreme pH values, requiring slightly acidic to neutral environments to prevent premature ring-opening reactions

Conflicts

  • Anionic surfactants
  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Strongly alkaline conditions

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

Listed in EU CosIng database but lacks formal safety assessment by CIR or SCCS; structural similarity to 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride raises potential sensitization concerns due to reactive epoxide functionality


Your Skin

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Insufficient Data

Specialized conditioning agent with unique covalent bonding potential but lacks comprehensive safety evaluation for skincare applications.


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