A quaternary ammonium ester used as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent.
What it is
Dipalmitoylethyl dimonium chloride (dimethylbis[2-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]ethyl]ammonium chloride) is a quaternary ammonium compound with two palmitic acid ester chains, a type of esterquat. 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 whether the fatty acid comes from plant or other sources.
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 (13)
- Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Moisture Conditioner · Lumene
- Nordic-C [Valo] Strength & Shine Conditioner · Lumene
- Glow Boost 2-in-1 Hair Mask · Lumene
- Hair Thickening Conditioner · Dr. Groot
- People Curl Conditioner 350mL · People
- People Hair Treatment Mask 250mL · People
- People Blonde Conditioner 350mL · People
- People All In One Treatment 200mL · People
- 02 Volumising Conditioner · Essano expertise
- Après-shampooing gainant à l'avocat et au karité · Les Cosmétiques Design Paris
- Après-shampooing illuminant · Les Cosmétiques Design Paris
- Après-shampooing raviveur de couleur · Les Cosmétiques Design Paris