PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride

PPG-25 Diethylmonium Chloride 1
AKA: Conditioning Agent, Antistatic
Synthetic
Not Clean
Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-[2-(diethylmethylammonio)methylethyl]-.omega.-hydroxy-, chloride
CAS #
9042-76-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
A 20th-century synthetic cationic polymer combining propylene glycol with diethylamine and chloride. Developed as an antistatic and conditioning agent for hair care products.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR