Dicetyldimonium Chloride
Dicetyldimonium Chloride is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 22 products on Poliage, most often conditioner and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Dicetyldimonium chloride: used to keep oil and water blended and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Dicetyldimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dicetyldimonium Chloride: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dicetyldimonium Chloride: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dicetyldimonium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33258, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dihexadecyldimethylammonium chloride.
Products that contain Dicetyldimonium Chloride
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
loreal pairs
bond repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Crimson orange & mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Full + Thick Passionflower Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
KIDS CURLY CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Purifying Tea Tree Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Conditioner, Paraben-Free
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CHI
Royal Treatment Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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