A cationic conditioning agent of the esterquat type.
What it is
Dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound with two palmitic acid ester chains (an esterquat). CosIng lists it as an antistatic, detangling and hair-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair conditioners, hair masks, leave-in products and some creams.
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 palmitic acid is of plant or animal origin.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Detangling
- Reducing or eliminating hair intertwining due to hair surface alteration or damage and, thus, helping combing.
- 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 (22)
- Peptydowa odżywka regenerująca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Odżywka odbudowująca Rebuild my hair · YOPE
- Après shampooing extra-doux Miel Protéines de blé · Nateïs
- Minerals Balsam Coconut, 250 ml · Orkla Home & Personal Care AS
- Elvital Balsam Anti Breakage 200ml Loreal · Loreal norge as / slt
- Sunsilk Balsam Bright Blossom 250 Ml · Orkla home & personal care
- Soin démêlant technique lisse · Cosmia
- Masque nutritif technique lisse · Cosmia
- Masque nutritif technique force · Cosmia
- Masque nutritif technique repair · Cosmia
- Soin démêlant technique force · Cosmia
- Masque nutritif technique color · Cosmia