INCI name

BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

Behentrimonium methosulfate

A conditioning agent and emulsifier for hair care.

What it is

Behentrimonium methosulfate is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound derived from rapeseed fatty acids. It detangles and softens hair and helps emulsify conditioners.

Where it is used

Found in hair conditioners, masks and leave-in 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.

See the EU regulation section for current conditions of use.

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.
Surfactant – cleansing
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (124)

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