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CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number	112-02-7
Chem/IUPAC Name:	1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
EINECS/ELINCS No:	203-928-6
COSING REF No:	32590

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Cetrimonium Chloride is a yellowish liquid ingredient that is widely used in cosmetic and personal care products. It can also appear in the form of a solid or a paste. It offers benefits of being a preservative or an antiseptic. It is also commonly used to reduce static in the hair. Cetrimonium Chloride works well with almost all the other ingredients and can most commonly be found in products like shampoos and conditioners.

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What is CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE used for?

Cetrimonium Chloride is a wonderful ingredient imparting its benefits to both hair and skin. This ingredient can mainly be spotted in hair care products such as hair sprays and shampoos.

Hair care: It is an anti-static ingredient that greatly reduces frizz and flyaways. It also smoothens the shafts out, adding shine to them
Skin care: It acts as an antiseptic and prevents the growth of microorganisms on the surface of the skin. It also helps the water mix well with oil so that the dirt and dust can be washed away thoroughly

Origin

Cetrimonium Chloride can be natural or synthetic depending on the way that it is made. Naturally, it is derived from vegetable oils. Cetrimonium Chloride is basically a quaternary ammonium compound that acts well as a preservative. It can appear in the form of a yellowish liquid or a waxy solid.

What does CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE do in a formulation?

Antimicrobial
Antistatic
Preservative

Safety profile

Cetrimonium Chloride is safe for hair and skin. In leave-on products, the use level for Cetrimonium Chloride is recommended to be no more than 0.25%. Any higher than this percentage could lead to side effects such as skin irritation. Other than this, it works well on all skin types. However, a patch test is recommended prior to full application to avoid any negative effects of the product.

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE Alternatives

POLYQUATERNIUM7, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Technical profile

Property	Values
Boiling Point	475.54°C
Melting Point	233-234°C
pH	Acidic
Solubility	Soluble in water

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TriMethylDodecylAmmonium Chloride

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Quartamin® 60L

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MICONIUM CTAC25

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ARQUAD® PC 16-29

Maquat® CETAC-30%

Protaquat™ CT-29

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AMMONYX® CETAC

AMMONYX® CETAC-30

Microcare® Quat CTC50

Zschimmer & Schwarz

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FORMULATIONS with CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

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Hair Care: Curl Defining Styling Cream by AAK

This Curl Defining Styling Cream benefits hair strand alignment and smoothness, helping to control and calm thick, coarse & unruly hair and provide optimized curl definition. It features: LIPEX® L’sens™: which helps transform the translucent appearance of the emulsion into a creamier texture. LIPEX® SheaLiquid TR™: which improves emolliency without viscosity and contributes anti-frizz properties and lubrication to the hair. A formulation by AAK.

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Hair Care: Color & Heat Protecting Whipped Cream by BRB International BV

Color & Heat Protecting Whipped Cream is no-rinse conditioning & protective creamy foam that is suitable for all hair types. It is a deep and protective leave-in formula that conditions and restructures the hair, giving softness, color & heat protection and manageability without weighing the hair down. A formulation by BRB International BV.

Toiletries: Hair & Body Refresher by Active Concept

This Hair & Body Refresher is a re-energizing hair and body mist. It replenishes and nourishes with cucumber water, yogurt extract, ginger mint extract and minerals. This unique combination provides the skin and hair with instant refreshment. Perfect for post workout application. Spray over body, face and hair as needed. A formulation by Active Concept.

Hair Care: Cleansing Cream Care Low Poo Concept by Seppic

This Cleansing Cream Care Low Poo Concept is an O/W emulsion. The washing and conditioning cream is rich in nutritive and hydrating agents for hair care application. It contains: SEPICAP™ MP is a biomimetic agent enriched with Panthenol which brings thermo-active protection for damaged and stressed hair. XYLISHINE™ enables hair fiber hydration. SIMULQUAT™ HC 305 stabilizes and gives silicon-like softness to hair care formulations. ORAMIX ™ NS 10, a “sulfate-free” foaming agent which cleanses scalp softly. A formulation by Seppic.

Hair Care: Conditioning Hair Spray by Seppic

This Conditioning Hair Spray features SENSANOV™ WR which is an anionic emulsifier used in capillary applications due to its high compatibility with cationics. It provides a feeling of lightness followed by the sensation of a matt velvety veil which slowly envelops the skin. SIMULGEL™ I-NS 100 enables the stabilization of sprayable formulas. A formulation by Seppic.

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