A lanolin-derived quaternary ammonium compound used as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent.
What it is
Quaternium-33 is a quaternary ammonium compound in which lanolin fatty acids are linked via an amide bond to an ethyldimethylaminopropyl group, in the form of an ethyl sulfate salt. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and hair-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair conditioners, hair masks and other 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 quaternium number is only a sequential identifier; the INCI name does not show the exact composition of the lanolin acids.
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 (5)
- Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner · Redken
- Elseve Total Repair 5 shampooing reconstituant (format XXL) · L'Oréal
- Elseve Total Repair Cica Crème · L'Oréal
- Elseve Formule 2 en 1 Total Repair Shampooing reconstituant · L'Oréal
- Total Repair 5 Soin démêlant instantané reconstituant Cicamide + Pro-Kératine · L'Oréal