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
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Spray anti-noeuds parfum cerise et fraise
Lists fragrance, silicones
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
STYLING CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Henkel
Styliste ultîme
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sukin
Sukin Voluming Conditioner
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
palette
syoss mousse per capelli
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Tea Tree Purify Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sasha Pure
Thicken Conditioner
Lists fragrance
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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