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
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Femme enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Lot 2x300ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing aux Huiles d’Argan Bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Richesse Suprême Après Shampoing Femme Enrichie à l’Huile de Buriti Cheveux Très Secs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Total Repair 5 Soin démêlant instantané reconstituant Cicamide + Pro-Kératine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Issue
Tratamiento Capilar Brillo Extremo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Balea
Trend it up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
tresemmé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
tresemme color revitalize
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemme Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Expert Selection Heat Protection Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Triple Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Balea
Trockenshampoo Fruity Dreams
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate Blends Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après shampooing crème fondante au Lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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