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PEG-15 STEARMONIUM CHLORIDE.

Insufficient Data / ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-15 Stearmonium Chloride is a synthetic polymer functioning primarily as a surfactant and antistatic agent within cosmetic formulations. It facilitates the emulsification of oil and water phases, supports cleansing mechanisms, and is suggested to offer conditioning properties.

Summary

Antistatic Cleansing Agent Surfactant Emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient acts as a surfactant by reducing the interfacial tension between diverse components, enabling the creation of stable emulsions crucial for formulations like creams and lotions. Its antistatic capability helps to neutralize electrical charges, contributing to a smooth product feel and, notably, improved hair manageability. While suggested for hair conditioning, its specific mechanism of action within skin conditioning remains less elucidated by current data.

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 N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Highly anionic ingredients (e.g., Carbopol®, Xanthan gums, Hyaluronic Acid)
  • High salt concentrations

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Panel has not specifically reviewed PEG-15 Stearmonium Chloride. While general 'PEG Stearates' are considered safe when non-irritating, this ingredient is a quaternary ammonium chloride, a distinct chemical class. The FDA lists an 'incomplete polymer record' for it. Although the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has reviewed other alkyl trimethylammonium chlorides, identifying potential for irritation and setting concentration limits for those specific compounds, a direct safety assessment and a specific maximum safe concentration for PEG-15 Stearmonium Chloride are currently undefined.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While offering key surfactant and antistatic functionalities, the absence of a direct safety assessment and specific concentration guidelines for PEG-15 Stearmonium Chloride necessitates a cautious approach in precision skincare formulations.

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