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 22, 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
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Schauma Phyto-Coffein
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire citrus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing sec
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
PRAVANA
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing sec
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Hair Mask
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Conditioner - Full-Size
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Sleek & Shine Intense Smooth Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Smoothing Blowout Lotion 14
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SoCozy kids Curl Shampoo
Lists fragrance
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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