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
L’Oréal
Colorista washout #bluehair
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Colorista Washout #turquoisehair
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Condicionador Dove Óleo de Nutrição
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
PRAVANA
Condition
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Every Man Jack
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tresemme
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Kristin Ess
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Ogx
Conditioner Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Conditioning Hair Detangling Spray with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
conditionner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Henkel
Cream & Oil Intensiv-Pflege-Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
L’Oréal
Crème de jour ultra riche sans rinçage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Crème lavante Low Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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