• Effective conditioning agent for hair care formulations
• Provides detangling and anti-static benefits
• Improves softness, smoothness, and manageability of hair
• Acts as a preservative booster in some formulations
• Compatible with surfactant systems in shampoos and conditioners

Cetrimonium Chloride is a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent widely used in hair care and cosmetic formulations. It works by binding to negatively charged hair and skin proteins, reducing static, improving softness, and leaving a smooth finish. It also enhances combability and helps repair damaged hair cuticles, making it a staple in professional shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks.

• INCI Name: Cetrimonium Chloride
• CAS Number: 112-02-7
• Chemical Class: Quaternary Ammonium Compound
• Form: Liquid (commonly supplied as a 29–30% aqueous solution)
• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
• Solubility: Water-soluble
• pH (10% Solution): 6 – 8

• Conditioners: 0.5% – 2%
• Shampoos: 0.25% – 1%
• Hair masks/leave-in products: 0.5% – 1%
  
  (Add during the cooling phase of formulation.)

💡Combine Cetrimonium Chloride with fatty alcohols (such as Cetyl or Stearyl Alcohol) to create rich, creamy conditioners with enhanced slip and deep conditioning performance.

• Hair: Suitable for all hair types, especially dry, damaged, frizzy, or chemically treated hair

• Skin: Used in rinse-off formulations; not typically applied to sensitive leave-on skin products

1. Rinse-off hair conditioners and masks
2. Anti-frizz shampoos and treatments
3. Leave-in detangling sprays (at low concentrations)
4. Cream-based hair treatments with oils and fatty alcohols

Primarily suited for hair care products, where it improves combability, reduces static, and enhances shine. It is less common in skincare except in specialized cleansing formulations.

Q1: Is Cetrimonium Chloride safe?

Yes, it is safe when used at recommended cosmetic concentrations.

Q2: Can it be used in leave-in products?

Yes, but at very low concentrations (typically under 0.5%) to avoid irritation.

Q3: Is it water-soluble?

Yes, it dissolves easily in water-based formulations.

Q4: Does it work in natural formulations?

It is synthetic but widely accepted in both professional and consumer haircare products for its proven effectiveness.