White wavy lines texture on a surfaceCetrimonium chloride

Cetrimonium chloride

INCI name: Cetrimonium Chloride.
Function: Preservative, antimicrobial, antistatic, emulsifying agent, cationic surfactant.
Origin: Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations : Up to 2.5% in rinse-off products for hair and facial hair. Up to 1% in leave-in products for hair and facial hair. Up to 0.5% in leave-in facial products. Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products as a preservative.
Where to find it / them? : Dry shampoos, styling mousses, detanglers, hair masks, hand wipes, conditioners, exfoliating scrubs, facial creams, facial cleansers.
Risks to health: Potential skin irritant, potential allergen.
Risks to the environment : Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity.
Alternative :
More information : Cationic surfactant.