Cocotrimonium Chloride
AKA “Coconut trimonium chloride, Coco trimonium chloride”
Preservative
Ingredient Facts
Cocotrimonium chloride
AKA: Coconut trimonium chloride, Coco trimonium chloride
Preservative · Antimicrobial · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Preservative
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Quaternary ammonium compounds, coco alkyltrimethyl, chlorides
CAS #
61789-18-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Antistatic
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent created from coconut fatty acids in the mid-20th century to replicate the conditioning properties of natural oils while providing improved stability and preservability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR