Behentrimonium chloride

INCI name:   Behentrimonium chloride.

Function:   Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic, plant-based.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 5% in rinse-off hair and facial hair products in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 3% in leave-on hair and facial hair products in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 3% in leave-on facial products in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products as a preservative.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Post-shampoo treatments, hair masks, hair dyes, conditioners, hair serums, facial masks, styling lotions/gels, exfoliants, facial creams, shampoos, facial serums, shower gels, mascaras, CC creams, hand creams, facial cleansers, after-sun care products, sunscreen products, toners, eye contour creams.

Health risks:   Potential sensitizer.

Environmental risks:   /

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