Cetrimonium chloride

INCI name:   Cetrimonium chloride.

Function:   Preservative, antimicrobial, antistatic, emulsifying agent, cationic surfactant.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 2.5% in rinse-off products for hair and facial hair. Up to 1% in leave-on products for hair and facial hair. Up to 0.5% in leave-on facial products. Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products as a preservative.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Dry shampoos, styling mousses, detanglers, hair masks, hand wipes, conditioners, exfoliators, facial creams, facial cleansers.

Health risks:   Potential skin irritant, potential sensitiser.

Environmental risks:   Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity.

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Additional information:   Cationic surfactant.