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DILAURETH-4 DIMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Avoid / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily utilized for its antistatic, hair conditioning, cleansing, and emulsifying properties. While versatile in function, its suitability for precision skincare is significantly questioned due to potential safety concerns.

Summary

Antistatic Hair Conditioning Cleansing Agent Emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions by reducing static electricity, conditioning hair, acting as a surfactant for cleansing, and stabilizing oil-in-water or water-in-oil mixtures as an emulsifier. Its action is typically through surface-active mechanisms.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Formulators should anticipate potential aesthetic or stability challenges that may restrict its overall utility in product development.

Conflicts

  • The risk of adverse reactions, such as irritation, may be heightened when combined with other ingredients identified as problematic.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not yet assessed Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride. Paula's Choice highlights a significant 'likelihood of irritation,' potentially leading to inflammation or dryness, especially when co-formulated with other concerning ingredients. The EWG lists broad concerns, including 'May cause cancer' and 'Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to females),' based on general hazard classifications (GHS, California Proposition 65); these are not specific assessments for cosmetic use concentrations. Furthermore, this ingredient is generally not permitted in EWG VERIFIED products without substantial additional data.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Given the documented likelihood of irritation, lack of CIR safety review, and concerning broad hazard classifications from EWG, Dilaureth-4 Dimonium Chloride is not recommended for precision skincare formulations.

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