Behentrimonium Chloride

On the ingredient list · Behentrimonium Chloride

Ingredient field guide

Why it belongs in a detangling conditioner

Behentrimonium chloride is a positively charged ammonium compound with a long fatty chain. Its recorded roles include reducing static and conditioning hair. The “chloride” is the counterion paired with the charged conditioning molecule. European Commission record for Behentrimonium Chloride

Field guide sources checked November 2, 2026

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Safety Rating

Low Risk