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
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Fructis Coco Water
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Full Body Milk Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Garnier Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier whole blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
ghj
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
gloss moderne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Balea
Glossy blond Spülung, naturblondes und blondiertes Haar
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Glycolic + Gloss Shine Boosting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Grow Strong Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Heavy On Hold Extreme Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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