INCI name

LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH

Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat starch

A quaternised wheat starch derivative used in hair conditioning.

What it is

Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat starch is a hydrolysed wheat starch modified with a quaternary ammonium group carrying a lauryl chain. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in conditioners, shampoos and hair masks.

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 modification of the starch.

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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