You should know
What it is
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.
Also known as: Cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 2.1% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Cetrimonium Chloride is most often found as ingredient number 13 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Cetrimonium Chloride the most:
References
Products with Cetrimonium Chloride
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 32590
- INCI Name: CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
- EC #: Â 203-928-6
- All Functions: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Emulsifying, Preservative, Surfactant