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LAURYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

LAURYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE is a water-soluble, positively charged surfactant that effectively interacts with the skin to provide conditioning benefits. It is valued for its gentle cleansing action, broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, and potential anti-inflammatory effects in skincare formulations.

Summary

Conditioning Agent Cleansing Agent Antimicrobial Agent Antistatic Agent Anti-inflammatory (potential)

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) and a cationic surfactant. Its inherent positive charge facilitates strong electrostatic interactions with the naturally negatively charged surfaces of the skin, thereby imparting substantive conditioning effects. Related PG-Dimonium Chloride compounds also demonstrate gentle cleansing capabilities, effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and some anti-inflammatory properties.

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 4 – 5.5
0 7 14

Stability

Optimal performance and stability are observed within a pH range of 4.0 to 5.5. Exceeding pH 6.0 can compromise the ingredient's viscosity and diminish its conditioning efficacy.

Conflicts

  • Polymeric anionic rheology modifiers: Can cause precipitation, turbidity, and viscosity reduction. Mitigation involves complexing cationic ingredients with bulky anionic molecules containing sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, phosphonate, or carboxylate groups.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

LAURYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE has not undergone a direct CIR safety assessment. However, related compounds offer insights: Laurtrimonium Chloride was found safe for cosmetics with concentration or use limitations. Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, when used at 0.45%, was generally not anticipated to cause skin irritation, though sensitized individuals may experience adverse reactions.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

LAURYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE is a valuable cationic surfactant, offering conditioning, gentle cleansing, and antimicrobial properties, suitable for a wide range of skin types and particularly beneficial in sensitive skin formulations.

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