Cetrimonium Chloride
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INCI Name:
Cetrimonium Chloride
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Molecular Formula:
C₁₉H₄₂ClN
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CAS Number:
112-02-7
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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:
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Odor Profile: Virtually odorless
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Top Notes: Neutral
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Heart Notes: None
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Base Notes: None
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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.
