surfactant · emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Generally safe·Strong evidence
A quaternary ammonium salt used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in hair products. It has been extensively documented as safe in cosmetics when used in typical rinse-off formulations.
Questions
- What is cetrimonium chloride?
- It's a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent used in shampoos and conditioners. It helps detangle and soften hair by reducing static.
- Is cetrimonium chloride safe?
- Regulatory bodies have not identified safety concerns with this ingredient. It's widely used in hair care products and does not present issues in published literature.
Products with Cetrimonium Chloride
- 100SimpleKind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water
- 94Hero CosmeticsGentle Milky Cleanser
- 92OlaplexNo. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
- 91Mielle OrganicsRosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque
- 90NeogenReal Flower Cleansing Water Calendula
- 90TRESemmeKeratin Smooth Shampoo
- 89DermalogicaUltracalming Cleanser
- 89Lola CosmeticsRapunzel Máscara Fortificante
- 87OuidadAdvanced Climate Control Frizz-Fighting Hydrating Mask
- 87Kirkland SignatureMoisture Conditioner
- 86AmikaSoulfood Nourishing Hair Mask
- 86Bounce CurlMoisture Balance Leave-In Conditioner
- 86DavinesOI Conditioner
- 85Color WowColor Security Conditioner
- 83As I AmCoconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner
- 83JoicoMoisture Recovery Conditioner
- 82Kristin EssThe One Signature Conditioner
- 82BriogeoDon't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
- 82MoroccanoilIntense Hydrating Mask
- 82SkalaCondicionador Bomba de Vitaminas
- 82Maria NilaTrue Soft Conditioner
- 81Bread Beauty SupplyHair-Wash Milky Hair Cleanser
- 81Salon LineS.O.S Bomba Original Condicionador
- 81DavinesMOMO Conditioner
- 81Mielle OrganicsBabassu & Mint Deep Conditioner
- 81Mielle OrganicsBabassu & Mint Damage Repair Bond Treatment
- 80OUAIMedium Hair Conditioner
- 80GarnierHair Filler + Vitamin Cg Strength Repair Conditioner
- 80GarnierWhole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner
- 79OGXNourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo
- 79NexxusKeraphix Damage Healing Treatment Masque
- 78DialGold Antibacterial
- 78DialCherry Blossom Hand Soap
- 77CurlsmithCurl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
- 77PureologyHydrate Conditioner
- 76TRESemméMoisture Rich Conditioner
- 75SkalaExpert Babosa Condicionador
- 75Mielle OrganicsBabassu & Mint Damage Repair Leave-In Conditioner
- 75Aunt Jackie'sCurl La La Defining Curl Custard
- 74TRESemmeSmooth & Silky Conditioner
- 74DoveIntensive Repair Conditioner
- 73TRESemmeKeratin Smooth Conditioner
- 71VerbGhost Conditioner
- 71GrisiManzanilla Shampoo
- 70DoveBeauty Daily Moisture Shampoo
- 70NovexMystic Black Deep Hair Mask
- 70DoveIntensive Repair Shampoo
- 68HaskellCavalo Forte Condicionador
- 55OlaplexNo. 3 Hair Perfector
- 52PATTERN BeautyLeave-In Conditioner
- 47BatisteColour Dry Shampoo Brunettes
- 44BatisteDry Shampoo Tropical
- 38BatisteDry Shampoo Blush
- 32BatisteDry Shampoo Original
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.