Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride

Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 20 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIPALMITOYLETHYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number97158-31-1
EC number306-361-3
Prevalence20 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Conditioners 35%Hair Masks 35%Scalp Treatments 10%Body Lotions 5%Leave-in Conditioners 5%Leave-in Treatments 5%

Frequently asked

What does Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride do in skincare?
Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dipalmitoylethyl Dimonium Chloride?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (35% of its uses).

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