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
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
Sommerpflege Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Innersense
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Sachajuan
THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Sasha Pure
Thicken Conditioner
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Femme enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Lot 2x300ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing aux Huiles d’Argan Bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Femme Nourrissant 2x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Illuminant 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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