A quaternary ammonium ester (esterquat) used as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent.
What it is
Dioleoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound with two oleic acid ester chains, in the form of a methyl sulfate salt; compounds of this type are known as esterquats. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and hair-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair conditioners, hair masks and leave-in hair products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the source of the oleic acid.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Invigo Nutri-Enrich Warming Express Mask · Wella Professionals
- Naturalna odżywka wygładzająca do włosów Super Shiny · YOPE
- YOPE Shine my hair odżywka nabłyszczająca do włosów · YOPE
- Grow my hair odżywka wzmacniająca włosy · YOPE
- OnlyBio Hair in Balance Hydra Odżywka ultranawilżająca z efektem wygładzenia, 200ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Volume Nieobciążająca odżywka wygładzająca 200 ml · ONLYBIO