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INCI name

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Cetrimonium chloride

AntimicrobialAntistaticSurfactant – emulsifyingPreservativereviewed

A cationic surfactant used for conditioning hair.

What it is

Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with a positive charge that binds to hair, reducing static and making detangling easier. It also has antimicrobial properties and is regulated in the EU, with concentration limits depending on use.

Where it is used

Common in conditioners, hair masks, detangling sprays and some shampoos.

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 its limits; the label does not show the concentration.

Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Surfactant – emulsifying
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
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 (688)

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