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DICOCODIMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Avoid CAS 61789-77-3 / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Dicocodimonium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium salt that functions as an antistatic and hair conditioning agent. It is also utilized as a surfactant, emulsifier, and thickening agent in personal care formulations.

Summary

Antistatic Hair Conditioning Emulsifying Surfactant Emollient Cleansing Thickening Viscosity-increasing Preservative

Science

Mechanism of Action

This cationic surfactant adheres to negatively charged hair, reducing electrostatic charges and forming a detangling film. It also lowers surface tension for cleansing and stabilizes oil-water mixtures as an emulsifier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 2 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

The substance is hygroscopic and undergoes high thermal decomposition. It shows instability in alkaline solutions with degradation occurring at pH values above 7.0.

Conflicts

  • Heat
  • Hot surfaces
  • Sparks
  • Open flames
  • Other ignition sources
  • Strong oxidants

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

EWG rates it 'Unacceptable' with moderate allergy/immunotoxicity risk; similar compounds are asthmagens. EPA indicates moderate human health risk, and SDS reports severe skin/eye damage, advising against ingestion.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Despite functional benefits, significant safety concerns regarding allergies, immunotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, and skin/eye damage necessitate avoidance in precision skincare.

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