Cosmetic ingredient

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Cetrimonium chloride belongs to the class of quaternary ammonium salts. This classification describes the ingredient's chemical nature and distinguishes it from simple inorganic salts, without turning its name into a promise about the cosmetic result.

Molecular structure of CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
112-02-7
EC number
203-928-6
Molecular formula
C19H42ClN
Molecular weight
320.0
Chemical name
1-Hexadecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
InChIKey
WOWHHFRSBJGXCM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE: what it is

Cetrimonium chloride belongs to the class of quaternary ammonium salts. This classification describes the ingredient's chemical nature and distinguishes it from simple inorganic salts, without turning its name into a promise about the cosmetic result.

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE: what it does in cosmetics

In a cosmetic formula, cetrimonium chloride may have more than one role: it is classified as antimicrobial, antistatic, a surfactant with an emulsifying function, and a preservative. These categories correspond, respectively, to use related to microorganisms, static electricity, emulsion formation, and formula preservation.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
V/44
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