Cetrimonium Chloride
Our database includes 1,492 products that contain Cetrimonium Chloride.
Explained
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
You should know
Community Rating
Mixed
What it does
Antimicrobial
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Alternative names
Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.1%
Top categories
Haircare
Cleansers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Cetrimonium Chloride
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
32590
INCI Name
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
EC #
 203-928-6
All Functions
Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Emulsifying, Preservative, Surfactant
