Behentrimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride is a preservative and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 340 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, hair styling and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A conditioning surfactant. Coats hair to make it smoother and reduce static.
What it does
Contains Behentrimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behentrimonium Chloride: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behentrimonium Chloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32112, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride.
Products that contain Behentrimonium Chloride
Garnier
10-in-1 Miracle Nectar Leave-in Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Henkel
3 Wetter Taft stylist’s selection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Ampollas tratamiento intensivo Repara & Protege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Ampoules Hair Rescue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Après shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Après-shampooing provitaminé Color & Shine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
l-oreal
Après-Shampooing Soin démêlant hydratant sans silicone eau de coco aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Null
baby Magic
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Conditioner + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Bond Building Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Curlsmith
Bond Curl Rehab Salve
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Bond Fortifying Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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