Stearalkonium Chloride
Stearalkonium Chloride
Stearalkonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning and antistatic agent, particularly in hair care products. It helps improve softness, manageability, and product performance.
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Safety: May cause irritation in sensitive individuals at higher concentrations.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
1/5 — Very low likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
No aliases recorded
Functions
🫧 Surfactant
Reduces surface tension between oil and water
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