Benzethonium Chloride

Product Description

Benzethonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Our high purity grade is supplied directly from the factory, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply.

It functions as a conditioning agent and antimicrobial preservative support ingredient, helping maintain product integrity, formulation preservation, stability, and overall product quality throughout shelf life. Commonly used in hair care, skin care, and cleansing products, it improves hair and skin feel while enhancing formulation performance.

Its versatility and broad compatibility make it valuable for multifunctional cosmetic formulations, enabling improved product quality, enhanced preservation systems, and a better consumer experience.

Product Specification

• CAS No.: 121-54-0
• INCI Name: Benzethonium Chloride
• Appearance: Clear Colorless to Pale Yellow Liquid
• Purity: Typical 50% Solution
• Solubility: Freely Soluble in Water and Alcohol
• Suggested pH: 4.0 – 8.5
• Chemical Type: Quaternary Ammonium Compound
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Key Benefits & Applications

Benzethonium Chloride is a multifunctional ingredient widely used in cosmetic and personal care products:

• Hair Conditioning: Improves softness, smoothness, and combability.
• Skin Conditioning: Enhances skin feel and comfort.
• Anti-Bacterial Support: Helps maintain product cleanliness and supports formulation preservation.
• Formula Protection: Supports product stability, preservation, and overall formulation integrity.
• Cleansing Products: Suitable for facial cleansers, wipes, and personal hygiene formulations.
• Hair Care Applications: Ideal for conditioners, leave-in treatments, and detangling systems.
• Multifunctional Formulations: Combines conditioning and antimicrobial preservative support in a single ingredient.
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Formulation Guidelines

Benzethonium Chloride is easy to incorporate into a wide range of cosmetic formulations:

• Recommended Use Level: Typically 0.01%–0.20% active content, depending on formulation requirements and regulatory considerations.
• Processing: Add to the water phase or during cooling with adequate mixing.
• Compatibility: Best suited for cationic and nonionic systems. Avoid use with highly anionic systems due to potential incompatibility and reduced performance.
• Applications: Hair care, skin care, cleansing products, wipes, and personal hygiene formulations.
• Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Synergy: Combine with Polyquaternium-10 for enhanced conditioning, improved hair manageability, and superior sensory performance.