A conditioning agent that helps reduce static and frizz while keeping the formula stable and effective.
Formula
C15H34ClN
Mol. Weight
263.89
CAS #
112-00-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Preserves Formula
Emulsifier
Reduces flyaways
Prevents microbial growth
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Synthetic quaternary ammonium compound developed as a conditioning and anti-static agent in haircare products, widely adopted in the cosmetics industry from the 1960s onward.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.1%
0%0%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.1%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 44.