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
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Mascarilla de pelo protectora Color Vive
Lists coconut derivatives
Pantene
Mascarilla suave y liso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
cien
masque cheveux regenerant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Garnier
Miracle Frizz Tamer 10-in-1 Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
It’s a 10 Haircare
Miracle Leave-In
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
TRESemmé
Moisture Rich Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Moisturizing Conditioner with Coconut Water & Aloe Vera
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Monday
Monday Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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