- Pronunciation: \ bēhēnil\(ˈ)trī-ˈmeth-ᵊl\ ə-ˈmō-nē-əm\ ˈklȯr-ˌīd\
- Type: Naturally-derived
- Other names: Behenyltrimethylammoniumchloride
What Is Behenyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride?
Behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is a white powder or light yellow solid that is derived from plants.[1,2,3]
What Does Behenyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride Do in Our products?
Behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is an antistatic and preservative agent, as well as an emulsifier.[4,5] It is often found in hair dye, mousse, conditioner and other products.[6,7]
Safe Puracy Products
Conditioner (Silicone/Dimethicone/Sulfate Free)
Why Puracy Uses Behenyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride
We use behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride as a hair softener. Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care and cleaning product quality standards.[9,10]
How Behenyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride Is Made
Behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride is a phase transfer catalyst that dissolves in water.[8]
Sources
[1] ACAR Chemicals
[2] Chemicaland21.com
[3] Cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
[4] ACAR Chemicals
[5] Parchem
[6] ACAR Chemicals
[7] Prospector
[8] Chemicaland21.com
[9] Whole Foods Market
[10] Whole Foods Market