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DIHYDROGENATED TALLOW BENZYLMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Insufficient Data CAS 61789-73-9 / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

This quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) functions primarily as an antistatic agent, neutralizing electrical charges. It also acts as a cationic surfactant and is noted for its antimicrobial properties.

Summary

Antimicrobial Antistatic Hair Conditioning Surfactant Emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

It reduces static electricity by neutralizing surface charges. As a QAC, it disrupts microbial cell membranes by interacting with phospholipids, leading to membrane destabilization, leakage, and rapid cell lysis.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 6 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

The compound exhibits good chemical stability across varying temperatures, pH, and light conditions. QACs are most efficient as biocides in neutral to slightly alkaline pH environments (6-8).

Conflicts

  • Anionic surfactants
  • Organic matter

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Unknown

The CIR Expert Panel found related alkonium clays and highly processed tallow derivatives safe as used, noting negligible dermal penetration for this large molecule. A specific maximum concentration for this exact ingredient is not provided, though a related QAC (Benzalkonium Chloride) is safe up to 0.1%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While generally considered safe by CIR for related compounds and having antimicrobial potential, specific clinical efficacy, irritancy, or comedogenicity data for direct skincare applications remain unknown.

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