Cetrimonium Chloride

Cetrimonium Chloride is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound widely used as a conditioning agent and antimicrobial preservative in hair care and skincare formulations. It helps reduce static, detangle hair, and enhance the softness and manageability of hair. Additionally, it has mild cleansing properties and contributes to the preservation of cosmetic products by inhibiting microbial growth.

Key Benefits

✔ Effective hair conditioning agent, reducing static and frizz
✔ Improves detangling and enhances hair smoothness and softness
✔ Has mild antimicrobial properties, contributing to product preservation
✔ Works as an emulsifier and surfactant, stabilizing formulations
✔ Enhances the spreadability of creams and lotions

How to Use

• Typically added to the water phase of formulations and heated to ensure even dispersion.
• Recommended usage: 0.1-2% in rinse-off products, 0.5-1% in leave-on formulations.
• For external use only.

Applications

Commonly used in conditioners, hair masks, shampoos, detanglers, and some skincare formulations to improve texture and stability.