Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch

Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Quaternized wheat starch, Cationic wheat starch
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from wheat starch, which is extracted from wheat grain endosperm. Chemically modified through quaternization and hydroxyalkylation to create a cationic conditioning agent.
Wheat starch hydrolysates, 2-hydroxy-3-(N-dodecyl-N,N-dimethylammonio)propyl derivatives, chlorides
CAS #
333338-09-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.017%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR