Cetrimonium Chloride
Category: Hair conditioning agent, Antistatic agent
Brief description: Cetrimonium chloride is a type of quaternary ammonium compound used in hair products for its conditioning, detangling, and antistatic properties.
Benefits: It makes the hair easier to comb, reduces static and frizz, and gives hair a smoother, softer feel.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all hair types, but particularly beneficial for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
Target audience: Individuals who struggle with tangles, frizz, or hair damage.
Chemical composition: Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with the formula [C16H33N(CH3)3]Cl.
Physical aspect: It is usually found as a clear, colorless liquid in cosmetic products.
Compatibility: It is compatible with most ingredients used in hair care formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 5% in rinse-off products, and up to 0.2% in leave-on products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally considered safe and non-irritating at typical usage concentrations. High concentrations can cause skin or eye irritation.
Regulatory status: It is considered safe for use in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is typically synthesized from petroleum derivatives, so it does carry some environmental considerations.
Brief description: Cetrimonium chloride is a type of quaternary ammonium compound used in hair products for its conditioning, detangling, and antistatic properties.
Benefits: It makes the hair easier to comb, reduces static and frizz, and gives hair a smoother, softer feel.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all hair types, but particularly beneficial for dry, damaged, or frizzy hair.
Target audience: Individuals who struggle with tangles, frizz, or hair damage.
Chemical composition: Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound with the formula [C16H33N(CH3)3]Cl.
Physical aspect: It is usually found as a clear, colorless liquid in cosmetic products.
Compatibility: It is compatible with most ingredients used in hair care formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 5% in rinse-off products, and up to 0.2% in leave-on products.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally considered safe and non-irritating at typical usage concentrations. High concentrations can cause skin or eye irritation.
Regulatory status: It is considered safe for use in cosmetics by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: It is typically synthesized from petroleum derivatives, so it does carry some environmental considerations.
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