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Moumoujus

BISHYDROXYETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Valuable CAS 50744-86-0 / ANTISTATIC

This polymeric quaternary ammonium compound acts as both a humectant and a cationic conditioning agent. It is known for its ability to soften skin and hair, improving manageability and reducing static.

Summary

Humectant Hair Conditioning Agent Skin Conditioning Agent Antistatic Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a humectant, it attracts and retains moisture on the skin's surface. Its cationic nature allows it to interact with negatively charged sites on hair and skin, providing conditioning and antistatic effects.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 2–7%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Recommended at 2.0% to 7.0% (as is) in hair rinses for eliminating tangling, leaving hair soft and manageable, reducing flyaway, and improving body and gloss. A softening effect is also noted on the skin.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH ≥4.4
0 7 14

Stability

The ingredient is stable in acidic conditions, with an approximate pH of 4.4.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

EWG Skin Deep rates this ingredient as 'LOW' for cancer, allergies & immunotoxicity, and developmental and reproductive toxicity. It is recognized in the FDA Global Substance Registration System (UNII: 32II08O72A), though no specific CIR or SCCS safety assessment has been found.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This ingredient provides valuable conditioning and humectant benefits, particularly for dry skin and hair, with low reported safety concerns according to available data.

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