Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Quaternized wheat starch, Cationic wheat starch
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Wheat starch hydrolysates, 2-hydroxy-3-(N-dodecyl-N,N-dimethylammonio)propyl derivatives, chlorides
CAS #
333338-09-3
Form
Powder
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic conditioning agent combining quaternary ammonium chemistry with hydrolyzed wheat starch, developed in the late 20th century. Designed to provide conditioning benefits while adding mild botanical elements for marketing appeal.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR