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INCI name

BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Behentrimonium chloride

AntistaticHair conditioningPreservativereviewed

A cationic conditioning agent for hair.

What it is

Behentrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with a long fatty chain. Its positive charge lets it bind to the negatively charged hair surface, reducing static and making hair easier to detangle.

Where it is used

Found mainly in hair conditioners, masks and leave-in hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Its use in the EU is subject to concentration limits and conditions in Annex III; see the EU regulation section.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Preservative
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex V, entry 44Alkyl (C12-C22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and chloride
Maximum concentration
0.1%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2014/866

Products with this ingredient (498)

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