Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt
What does it do?
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride?
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt
Is Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride do in cosmetic products?
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyltrimonium Choride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 16/05/2014