Behentrimonium

Description: Cationic quaternary ammonium compound (docosyltrimethylammonium chloride) made from colza oil (canola oil) with potent conditioning effect. Whole Foods Premium Body Care approved. White to off-white flakes, alcohol-like odor. Soluble in hot water or oil (85°C/185°F), pH: 6-8 (2% solution). Activity: 79-81% active substances.

CAS: 17301-53-0, 64-17-5

INCI Name: Behentrimonium chloride, ethyl alcohol

Use: Use level 0.5-3 %, add pellets to warm water or oil (85°C) to melt, avoid overheating. For external use only.

Applications: Hair conditioners, hair shampoos, hair rinses.

Country of Origin: USA

Raw material source: Colza oil (canola oil)

Manufacture: Behentrimonium chloride is produced from fatty acids obtained from colza oil (canola oil) and further "quaternized" by alkylation of tertiary amines to obtain a quaternary ammonium compound.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: No data available

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis