Dioctyldimonium Chloride
Dioctyldimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound primarily used as a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal care formulations. While not a therapeutic medication for treating medical conditions, it is commonly incorporated into hair care products, conditioners, and certain topical formulations for its emulsifying and antistatic properties.
Dioctyldimonium Chloride is a surfactant compound used mainly in cosmetic formulations rather than as a medication for treating diseases.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1539967
- Generic
- Dioctyldimonium Chloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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This compound is not indicated for treating medical conditions in humans. It is used in cosmetic and personal care products including hair conditioners, shampoos, detanglers, and some topical skincare formulations to provide softening, antistatic, and conditioning effects.
As a cationic surfactant, it works by coating the surface of hair or skin with positively charged molecules that neutralize static charges, reduce friction, and create a smooth, manageable texture. It also acts as an emulsifier to blend water and oil-based ingredients in formulations.
This is primarily an industrial/cosmetic ingredient rather than a pharmaceutical. Safety data specific to pharmaceutical applications is limited. Products containing this compound are for external use only. Consult product labeling for specific safety information.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy