A cationic derivative of inulin, used as a hair-conditioning ingredient and emulsion stabiliser.
What it is
Hydroxypropyltrimonium inulin is, according to CosIng, a quaternary ammonium salt made by reacting inulin, a fructose-based polysaccharide, with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising and hair-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as hair care 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 show the degree of substitution or the plant source of the inulin.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- 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.