Behentrimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily used as a hair conditioning and antistatic agent in cosmetic and personal care products. It is commonly found in conditioners, shampoos, and styling products to improve hair manageability, reduce static, and enhance smoothness.
A cationic conditioning agent used in hair care products to reduce static and improve manageability.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1311160
- Generic
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used in cosmetic formulations for hair conditioning, detangling, and antistatic benefits. Helps improve the texture, softness, and combability of hair in both rinse-off and leave-in products.
As a quaternary ammonium compound (quaternary amine), it contains a positively charged nitrogen molecule that adheres to the negatively charged surface of hair strands. This deposition creates a lubricating film that reduces friction, static electricity, and improves shine.
Generally recognized as safe for topical use in cosmetic products at approved concentrations. May cause skin or eye irritation in concentrated form. Not intended for internal use. Individuals with sensitivity to cationic surfactants should use products containing this ingredient with caution.
Official drug label
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