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 22, 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
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Multi-Tasking Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Love Beauty and Planet
Murumuru butter & rose blooming colour conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
N°.3PLUS COMPLETE REPAIR TREATMENT JUMBO SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Nature Moments
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Henkel
Nature Moments - Spülung (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens
Kenra Professional
Nitro Memory Crème 18
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
NORMAL HAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not your mothers anti freeze smooth moves conditioner
Lists fragrance, silicones
Watsons
Nourishing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Thickening Ritual Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Nutri Repair 3 Huiles Démêlant soin instantané
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Nutrisse Cream 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
ogx conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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