Hydrogenated Palmtrimonium Chloride
AKA “Hydrogenated Palm Oil Quaternary Ammonium Salt”
Preservative
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated palmtrimonium chloride
AKA: Hydrogenated Palm Oil Quaternary Ammonium Salt
Preservative · Preservative · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Alkyltrimethylammonium chloride, alkyl groups derived from hydrogenated palm (Elaeis guineensis) oil
CAS #
1119-94-4; 112-00-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Preserves Formula
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Prevents microbial growth
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium salt derived from palm oil, developed in the 20th century for cosmetics. Designed to replace plant-based conditioning agents while providing superior stability and performance in hair and skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR