Cetrimonium Chloride
CTAC / Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride
Cationic conditioner and antimicrobial; EU restricted as preservative at 0.25%; conditioning function at similar concentrations; lower irritancy than some quaternary ammonium salts
Function & Common Use
Conditioning Agent (Cationic) / Antimicrobial
Conditioning Agent
Conditioners hair masks
Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No formal limit
EU: max 0.25% rinse-off; 0.25% leave-on
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: EU: max 0.25% rinse-off; 0.25% leave-on
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 Cetrimonium Chloride safe to use in skincare?
Cetrimonium Chloride has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Cationic conditioner and antimicrobial; EU restricted as preservative at 0.25%; conditioning function at similar concentrations; lower irritancy than some quaternary ammonium salts
Is Cetrimonium Chloride allowed in India?
Cetrimonium Chloride is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No formal limit.
What is Cetrimonium Chloride used for in cosmetics?
Cetrimonium Chloride functions as: Conditioning Agent (Cationic) / Antimicrobial. It is commonly found in: Conditioners hair masks.
Regulatory Status
EU Annex: EU Annex V
Identifiers
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