Cetrimonium Chloride - CTAC 30 – Verisoft 300

Cetrimonium Chloride

• INCI Name:
  Cetrimonium Chloride
• Molecular Formula:
  C₁₉H₄₂ClN
• CAS Number:
  112-02-7
• Alternate Names:
  • Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
  • CTAC
  • Cetrimonium Chloride Solution
  • Hair Conditioning Agent
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compound

Key Benefits:

• Excellent hair conditioning agent
• Improves wet and dry combability
• Reduces static and frizz
• Enhances hair softness and smoothness
• Helps detangle hair effectively
• Improves manageability and shine

Benefits & Uses (Short):

• Used in conditioners, hair masks, and shampoos
• Helps reduce hair breakage caused by tangling
• Provides a silky and conditioned feel
• Improves hair smoothness and softness
• Common ingredient in professional hair care formulations

Recommended Usage Level:

• Hair Conditioners: 0.5% – 5%
• Hair Masks: 0.5% – 5%
• Shampoos: 0.1% – 2%
• Leave-in Conditioners: 0.25% – 2%
• Hair Treatments: 0.5% – 3%

How It Works (Short):

• Functions as a cationic conditioning agent that is attracted to negatively charged hair surfaces
• Forms a thin conditioning layer on the hair shaft
• Reduces friction between hair strands for easier combing
• Helps minimize static electricity and flyaway hair
• Leaves hair feeling softer, smoother, and more manageable
• Works effectively with Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-7, Jaguar Gum, and conditioning emulsions

Olfactory Notes:

• Odor Profile: Virtually odorless
• Top Notes: Neutral
• Heart Notes: None
• Base Notes: None
• Character: Clean, low odor, non-interfering

FAQs:

Q: What is Cetrimonium Chloride used for?
A: It is used as a conditioning and anti-static agent in shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and leave-in treatments.

Q: Is Cetrimonium Chloride good for hair?
A: Yes, it helps improve softness, detangling, smoothness, and manageability.

Q: Can Cetrimonium Chloride be used in shampoos?
A: Yes, it is commonly used in conditioning shampoos to reduce tangles and improve hair feel.

Q: Does Cetrimonium Chloride help with frizz?
A: Yes, it helps control frizz, static, and flyaway hair.

Q: Which ingredients work well with Cetrimonium Chloride?
A: Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-7, Jaguar Gum, BTMS, and conditioning polymers.