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DIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Insufficient Data CAS 97158-31-1 / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING

Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily recognized for its antistatic and hair conditioning properties. It functions by neutralizing static electrical charges, particularly on hair, to enhance manageability and texture, and is also found in some cream and lotion formulations.

Summary

Antistatic Hair Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as an antistatic agent by neutralizing electrical charges on surfaces, with its primary described action being on hair. It effectively reduces static electricity and acts as a hair conditioning agent, contributing to improved combability, softness, shine, and potential volume for hair. The provided research, however, does not detail a specific mechanism of action for this compound when applied directly to the skin.

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 3 – 7
0 7 14

Stability

The ingredient maintains stability across a pH range of 3 to 7, ensuring its integrity within typical cosmetic formulations.

Conflicts

  • Anionic surfactants

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

While the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not directly assessed Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, and the EPA classifies it as a 'Green circle' chemical of low concern based on experimental and modeled data, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) highlights several potential issues. These include low neurotoxicity, low endocrine disruption, low-to-moderate non-reproductive organ system toxicity, and low-to-moderate allergies and immunotoxicity, leading to its designation as unacceptable for EWG Verified products. This indicates conflicting safety perspectives.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Primarily described for its hair-centric benefits, Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride lacks specific mechanism or clinical efficacy data for skin, rendering its precise role in precision skincare largely undefined from the available research.

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