Centrimonium chloride

Centrimonium Chloride

INCI Name: Cetrimonium Chloride

Cetrimonium Chloride is a cationic conditioning agent widely used in haircare formulations. It helps reduce static, improve hair manageability, and leave the hair feeling softer, smoother and easier to comb. It is particularly useful in conditioners, hair masks, leave-in conditioners and other products designed to improve the feel and manageability of the hair.

Key Functions

Hair conditioning – improves the softness and feel of the hair.

Detangling – helps reduce friction between hair fibres, making wet and dry combing easier.

Anti-static – helps reduce static and flyaway hair.

Smoothing – helps leave the hair surface feeling smoother and more manageable.

Hair-softening – improves the tactile feel of the hair.

Cationic surfactant – carries a positive charge that allows it to interact with negatively charged hair fibres.

Preservative booster – may provide some antimicrobial activity, although it should not be relied upon as the sole preservative system.

Cetrimonium Chloride is commonly used in:

Rinse-off conditioners

Leave-in conditioners

Deep-conditioning treatments

Hair masks

Detangling sprays

Hair creams

Co-wash formulations

Shampoos with conditioning benefits

Typical Usage Rate: Approximately 0.5–2%
Recommended Phase: Water phase