BRASSICA MIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a cationic hair-conditioning agent used to improve wet combing, detangling, softness, and static control. In acidic formulas, it becomes positively charged and deposits onto negatively charged hair fibers.
What does BRASSICA MIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a cationic hair-conditioning agent used to improve wet combing, detangling, softness, and static control. In acidic formulas, it becomes positively charged and deposits onto negatively charged hair fibers.
Is BRASSICA MIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well accepted because it is not a traditional quat and is typically well tolerated in rinse-off hair care. Quality control matters for residual amines from synthesis, but it is not a common restricted-list problem.
Is BRASSICA MIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE sustainable?
This material is commonly made from plant-derived fatty acids, often from seed-oil sources, paired with synthetic amine chemistry. It is designed to be readily biodegradable, which gives it a stronger environmental profile than many persistent conditioning polymers or silicones.
Is BRASSICA MIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when made to the standard’s sourcing and processing requirements. It fits Green Chemistry principles reasonably well through renewable fatty feedstocks, biodegradability, and effective performance at low use levels.
How does BRASSICA MIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE work chemically?
The molecule is a fatty amidoamine, meaning a long hydrophobic fatty chain is linked through an amide to a tertiary amine that becomes cationic after neutralization with acids such as lactic or citric acid. It is typically used in hair conditioners at low single-digit percentages, works best around mildly acidic pH, and is commonly paired with fatty alcohols to build lamellar conditioning structures.
Last updated 2026-05-13