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PPG-24-PEG-21 TALLOWAMINOPROPYLAMINE.

Questionable / ANTISTATIC

PPG-24-PEG-21 TALLOWAMINOPROPYLAMINE is an ethoxylated compound primarily utilized as an antistatic agent. It is often integrated into hair care formulations to mitigate static electricity, though its suitability for direct precision skincare applications warrants careful consideration due to potential irritation and effects on skin barrier function.

Summary

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient primarily functions by reducing static electricity on surfaces, such as hair, through its antistatic 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 N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Polypropylene glycols (PPGs) are generally characterized by their water solubility and non-greasy texture.

Conflicts

  • Not permitted in organic or natural certified cosmetic formulations due to its ethoxylated nature.
  • The risk of skin irritation is noted to increase when this ingredient is combined with other potentially questionable substances.
  • May compromise the skin's inherent protective barrier.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has not specifically assessed PPG-24-PEG-21 TALLOWAMINOPROPYLAMINE. However, the safety of related PEG and PPG compounds has been reviewed. As an ethoxylated substance, it carries a potential concern for residual ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, which leads to its exclusion from organic or natural certifications. Warnings exist regarding its potential to cause irritation, particularly when co-formulated with other sensitizing ingredients, and its capacity to weaken the skin's protective function.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Given the absence of specific CIR safety review, documented potential for irritation, capacity to weaken the skin barrier, and its classification as an ethoxylated substance with associated regulatory concerns, PPG-24-PEG-21 TALLOWAMINOPROPYLAMINE is considered questionable for precision skincare applications.

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