INCI name

LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein

A quaternised wheat protein used for hair conditioning.

What it is

Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein is hydrolysed wheat protein bonded to a quaternary ammonium group carrying a lauryl (C12) chain. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, 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 shows that the protein comes from wheat; the label does not show the degree of hydrolysis.

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.

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