Cetrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Preservative
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.
See all 1,909 products with Cetrimonium Chloride
Users who like it
52%
Users who avoid it
48%
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
2.3%
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
