Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a surfactant and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 146 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A conditioning surfactant. Coats hair to smooth it and reduce static.
What it does
Contains Behentrimonium Methosulfate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behentrimonium Methosulfate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behentrimonium Methosulfate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74588, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as docosyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate.
Products that contain Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Gold Bond
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
AGE RENEW CREPE CORRECTOR HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Camille Rose
Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Amla Legend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Baby Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Soapbox
Biotin & Superfruit Restore & Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Melk
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cerave
Cerave Moisturising Cream
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
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