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Hair Conditioning

BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 17301-53-0
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A long-chain quaternary ammonium conditioner — coats hair to reduce static and tangle. SCCS-reviewed and considered safe at standard cosmetic levels in rinse-off and leave-on hair products.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGPRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Reduces hair static and frizz
  • Smooths cuticle and improves combability
  • Antimicrobial preservative boost

Known concerns

  • Cationic surfactant; can irritate eyes if not rinsed
  • Limited to specified rinse-off/leave-on % per SCCS
  • Avoid contamination of mucous membranes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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