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LAURDIMONIUM CHLOROHYDROXYPROPYL CHLORIDE.

Avoid / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

LAURDIMONIUM CHLOROHYDROXYPROPYL CHLORIDE is a quaternary dimethyl ammonium salt that functions as a surfactant, primarily to facilitate cleansing and emulsification. While effective in enabling the stable mixing of immiscible substances like oil and water, its application in skincare is significantly challenged by notable safety concerns. GHS classifications indicate a 100% probability of causing skin irritation and a 99.4% probability of causing serious eye damage.

Summary

surfactant emulsifying cleansing agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a cationic surfactant, LAURDIMONIUM CHLOROHYDROXYPROPYL CHLORIDE reduces the surface tension of liquids, allowing for the formation of stable emulsions between components such as oil and water. Its chemical composition, including a lauryl (C12) hydrocarbon chain, enables it to interact with and solubilize fat and soil particles, thereby facilitating their removal from skin and hair surfaces in cleansing formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Based on GHS classification data from the ECHA C&L Inventory, this ingredient is classified as causing skin irritation (H315, 100% of classifications) and serious eye damage (H318, 99.4% of classifications). It is also reported as harmful if swallowed or if it comes into contact with the skin.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to its established high risk of skin irritation and serious eye damage, coupled with a lack of comprehensive safety review, LAURDIMONIUM CHLOROHYDROXYPROPYL CHLORIDE is deemed unsuitable for precision skincare formulations.

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