Hair Conditioning

Behenyl Pg-Trimonium Chloride

INCI: BEHENYL PG-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
CAS Not individually confirmed in my sources (note: the closely related Behenoyl PG-Trimonium Chloride carries CAS 69537-38-8 - these are distinct ingredients; behenyl = alkyl, behenoyl = acyl)
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Antistatic, hair conditioning

Purpose

Function

Antistatic, hair conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Cationic quaternary ammonium compound; generally mild but may cause irritation at high concentrations on damaged skin. Low overall concern at typical use levels. Deposits onto negatively charged hair surfaces, reducing static and improving combability. Provides slip and softness

US Note

Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not individually confirmed in my sources (note: the closely related Behenoyl PG-Trimonium Chloride carries CAS 69537-38-8 - these are distinct ingredients; behenyl = alkyl, behenoyl = acyl)
INCI
BEHENYL PG-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Category
Hair Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026