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CARBOXYMETHYL ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE.

Valuable CAS 247214-39-7 / ANTISTATIC, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

A high-performance zwitterionic conditioning agent that creates a substantive, protective film over keratinous surfaces. It is engineered to improve the structural resilience of hair and skin while mitigating the irritation potential of more aggressive cleansing agents.

Summary

Antistatic agent Conditioning agent Film former Skin protectant Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a heterocyclic quaternary ammonium inner salt, it operates via electrostatic attraction to the negatively charged keratin found in skin and hair. This substantivity allows it to form a thin, protective complex that neutralizes static and buffers the skin against alkaline stress and surfactant-induced irritation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.5–5%
Optimal

2.5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Demonstrated to increase the tensile strength of keratin fibers by 5-20% in hair-protectant formulations.
  2. 02 Proven to reduce fiber breakage and significantly decrease wet/dry combing friction.
  3. 03 Identified as a scalp protectant that forms a film to mitigate the damaging effects of highly alkaline chemical treatments.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted
Min. effective
0.5%
Red flag below
0.1%

While it provides antistatic benefits at very low levels, clinical improvements in tensile strength and skin protection require concentrations between 0.5% and 5%. Percentages below 0.5% are unlikely to provide significant barrier-forming benefits.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable across a broad pH range (3.0-10.0) and resistant to hydrolysis under standard cosmetic storage conditions.

Synergies

  • Mild amphoteric surfactants
  • Cationic conditioning polymers

Conflicts

  • High concentrations of anionic surfactants (risk of precipitation)
  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
5%
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Low

Its large molecular size prevents significant skin penetration, leading to a favorable safety profile similar to its close relative, Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

An excellent multi-functional ingredient for protective cleansing and hair repair, offering unique structural reinforcement and irritation-buffering properties.

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