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
Nivea
Hairmilk 7 Plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Heat Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tresemmé
Hidratación intensa acondicionador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Hot Streak Leave-In Protection Serum
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Elvive
Hyaluron + Plump Hydrating Conditioner with Hyaluronic Acid for Dry Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hydrate + Restore Honey Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Innovation Fructis Après-Shampooing fortifiant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Syoss
Intense Repair Tiefenspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
its a 10 coily miracle product
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson’s Hidratación Intensa Acondicionador
Lists fragrance
Suave
Keratin Infusion Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
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