Name
Babassuamidopropalkonium Chloride
Description
Babassuamidopropalkonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used for conditioning skin and hair. It is derived from babassu oil.
Benefits
Conditioning and/or antiseptic/preservative properties.
Considerations
•Potential Endocrine Disruptor
Data on this particular chemical is limited, however it is a quaternary ammonium compound. (quats for short.) Quats have been found to be a reproductive toxin and toxic to mitochondria. • Contamination Concerns
There is some data to suggest that quaternary ammonium compounds can release carcinogenic nitrosamines under certain conditions.
Synonyms
BABASSUAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE
BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-(3-AMINOPROPYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL, N-BABASSU OIL ACYL DERIVS., CHLORIDES
CHLORIDES BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-(3-AMINOPROPYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL, N-BABASSU OIL ACYL DERIVS.
N-BABASSU OIL ACYL DERIVS. CHLORIDES BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM, N-(3-AMINOPROPYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL
N-(3-AMINOPROPYL)-N,N-DIMETHYL N-BABASSU OIL ACYL DERIVS. CHLORIDES BENZENEMETHANAMINIUM
Research Sources
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/115_draft_trimon.pdf
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/700609-BABASSUAMIDOPROPALKONIUM_CHLORIDE/
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp1404 https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_090.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4260154/
Summary
Quaternary Ammonium Compound
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