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BISHYDROXYETHYL DIHYDROXYPROPYL STEARAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Description

Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used in hair care and skin care formulations. This multifunctional ingredient serves as a conditioning agent, emulsifier, and antistatic agent. Its chemical structure consists of a long-chain fatty acid (stearic acid) attached to a quaternary ammonium group with hydroxyethyl and hydroxypropyl substituents.

In hair care products, it improves manageability, reduces static electricity, and enhances softness. For skin care applications, it acts as an emollient, providing a smooth, silky feel to the skin. The ingredient's cationic nature allows it to adhere effectively to negatively charged hair and skin surfaces, resulting in longer-lasting conditioning effects.

Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride is particularly useful in leave-in conditioners, hair masks, and moisturizing lotions. It exhibits good compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients and functions well in a wide pH range. The compound is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic formulations when used at appropriate concentrations.

While effective, formulators should be aware that some individuals may experience sensitivity to quaternary ammonium compounds. Therefore, patch testing is recommended when introducing products containing this ingredient to new users.