Behentrimonium chloride
Alkyl trimethyl ammonium chloride
Cas No:17301-53-0
Preservative; Antistatic
404.2g/mol
We use behentrimonium chloride in several of our products as a hair detangler, and it is a much more natural alternative to harsh silicones. The Cosmetics Ingredient Review has deemed the ingredient safe for use in cosmetics.Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care quality standards.In addition, behentrimonium chloride (25% in cetearyl alcohol) was reported to be an ocular irritant, though several studies show the ingredient is not a strong skin irritant.