Fact Sheet: Behentrimonium Chloride

INCI name:   Behentrimonium Chloride

Function:   Antistatic, hair conditioner, preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic, plant-based.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 5% in products to be rinsed for the hair and the facial hair in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 3% in leave-in products for hair and facial hair in ready-to-use preparations. Up to 3% in leave-in products for the face in ready-to-use formulations. Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products as a preservative.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Hair conditioners, hair masks, hair dyes, hair conditioners, hair serums, face masks, hair lotions/gels, scrubs, face creams, shampoos, face serums, shower gels, mascaras, CC creams, hand creams, face washes, after-sun care, sun care products, toners, eye creams.

Health risks:   Potential allergen.

Environmental risks:   /

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