Cetrimonium Chloride
AKA “Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, N-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, Dehyquart A, Genamin CTAC, Aliquat 6, Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, CETAC, HTAC”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cetrimonium chloride
AKA: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, N-Hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride, Dehyquart A, Genamin CTAC, Aliquat 6, Cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, CETAC, HTAC
Synthetic · Antimicrobial | Antistatic | Preservative | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 6
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle preservative that keeps products fresh and helps them blend smoothly while reducing frizz and static in hair care formulas.
Solubility Water solubility: 440 mg/l at 30 °C
Formula
C19H42ClN
Mol. Weight
320.00
CAS #
112-02-7
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from coconut or palm oil fatty alcohols and dimethyl amine, belonging to the quaternary ammonium compound family. Synthesized through quaternization of dimethylaminopropylamine with long-chain fatty alcohol chlorides.
Function
Antimicrobial | Antistatic | Preservative | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound developed as a conditioning agent for cosmetics. Widely adopted in haircare products for its detangling and antistatic benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR