Characteristics
- INCI
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- CAS
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112-02-7
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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203-928-6
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- 1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
- Functions
- antimicrobial, antistatic, emulsifying, preservative, surfactant
- EU Restr.
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V/44
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Для кого подходит
Description
Cetrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used mainly in hair care and, less often, in skin products. In formulas, it acts as a conditioning agent and antistatic ingredient, helping reduce friction and improve slip. On hair, that usually means easier detangling, less flyaway static, and a softer, smoother feel. It’s especially common in conditioners, leave-ins, and rinse-off treatments designed for dry, coarse, or easily tangled hair.
For skin, cetrimonium chloride is not a star moisturizing ingredient, but it can help formulas spread more evenly and feel less tacky. People with textured, damaged, color-treated, or chemically processed hair may notice the biggest benefit because the ingredient helps the hair surface feel more manageable. It’s generally used at low levels, but like many conditioning agents, it may be irritating for very sensitive skin or if left on in higher amounts than intended.
Bottom line: cetrimonium chloride is a practical helper ingredient that makes hair feel smoother and easier to comb, while supporting the texture of the product itself. If your scalp or skin is easily irritated, it’s worth paying attention to how your hair products feel and rinse out, especially in leave-on formulas.
Evidence & research
Found in products (5 165 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции L'Oreal (151 продуктов)
