Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetrimonium Chloride is a preservative and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 354 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A conditioning surfactant. Coats hair to reduce static and also acts as a preservative.
What it does
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetrimonium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32590, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetrimonium Chloride
Balea
Oil Repair Intensiv (Expresskur)
Lists fragrance
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
ÓLEO EXTRAORDINÁRIO CACHOS CREME PARA PENTEAR 250ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Olia coloration permanente 6.66 carmin éclatant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
PRODIGY 6.0 LIN Blond foncé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Prostyletech Keratin Smooth Color Anti-Fade Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Protect & Prevent Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Innersense
Quiet Calm Curl Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Rose Oil Infusion Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Love Beauty And Planet
Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
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