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Behentrimonium Chloride

BTAC / Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride

Safety Notes

Cationic quaternary ammonium conditioner; adsorbs to hair and skin; excellent detangling; not COSMOS-permitted; gentle at typical use concentrations (0.5-3%)

Function & Common Use

Function

Conditioning Agent (Cationic)

Category

Conditioning Agent

Common In

Conditioners hair masks

Origin

Vegetable (rapeseed)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behentrimonium Chloride safe to use in skincare?

Behentrimonium Chloride has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cationic quaternary ammonium conditioner; adsorbs to hair and skin; excellent detangling; not COSMOS-permitted; gentle at typical use concentrations (0.5-3%)

Is Behentrimonium Chloride allowed in India?

Behentrimonium Chloride is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Behentrimonium Chloride used for in cosmetics?

Behentrimonium Chloride functions as: Conditioning Agent (Cationic). It is commonly found in: Conditioners hair masks.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS17301-53-0
ECN/A

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