Caractéristiques
- INCI
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- CAS
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17301-53-0
Il s'agit du numéro de la substance dans le registre du Chemical Abstracts Service. Le numéro CAS identifie de manière unique une substance indépendamment de la langue, du nom commercial ou des synonymes.
- EC
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241-327-0
Il s'agit du numéro de substance dans le système européen d'identification chimique (numéro CE), utilisé dans les bases de données réglementaires européennes, y compris ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Docosyltrimethylammonium Chloride
- Fonctions
- antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative
- Restr. de l'UE
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V/44
Statut réglementaire de l'UE: utilisation restreinte. L'ingrédient est autorisé dans les cosmétiques de l'UE, mais son utilisation et son étiquetage sont réglementés.
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Descriptif
Behentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning ingredient most often found in hair care, especially conditioners, masks, and leave-ins. It belongs to a family of positively charged compounds that are attracted to the negatively charged surface of damaged hair, which helps it cling where it’s needed most. In formulas, it works mainly as a detangler and smoothing agent, helping reduce static, improve slip, and make hair feel softer and easier to comb.
It’s especially useful for dry, frizzy, coarse, curly, bleached, or chemically treated hair, since these hair types often benefit from extra conditioning and cuticle smoothing. On skin, it can appear in some creams or cleansing products as part of the emulsifying or conditioning system, though it’s much more common in hair products. By helping products spread more evenly and feel more luxurious, it can improve the overall user experience.
Caveat: because it is a quaternary ammonium compound, some people with very fine hair may find heavy formulas using it a bit weighty. As with any ingredient, the final effect depends on the full formula and how much is used. It’s generally valued for performance rather than for being a “natural” or trendy ingredient.
Preuves scientifiques sur Behentrimonium Chloride
Produits avec Behentrimonium Chloride (4 105 total des dépenses)
Présent surtout dans les produits L'Oreal (130 produits)
