Is Behenalkonium Chloride vegetarian?
Behenalkonium Chloride
A quaternary ammonium compound made from behenyl (C22) fatty chains, benzyl, and dimethylammonium chloride groups, used as an antistatic and conditioning agent in hair care products. It is typically derived from behenic acid, which can be plant or synthetically sourced.
| Also known as | Benzyldocosyldimethylammonium chloride |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Behenalkonium Chloride |
| CAS number | 16841-14-8 |
| EC number | 240-865-3 |
| CosIng ID | 32093 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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