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Shea butteramidopropyltrimonium chloride refers to the shea fatty acid amidopropyltrimonium, "trimonium" a quaternary trimethylammonium salt.
Shea butteramidopropyltrimonium chloride is used in cosmetic formulations. The compound acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to one emulsion), hair care product and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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