Palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine propionate (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Hexadecanamides, N-(3-dimethylamino)propyl-, propionates

Definition
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Palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine propionate means a palmitinamide derivative (starting from palmitic acid, palmitic acid), "propionate" means the salt/ester of propionic acid. Palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine propionate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface, e.g. of hair).

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Palmitic acid; Propionic acid;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020