OriginDerived from behenic acid (a long-chain fatty acid) and dimethylamine, both petroleum or plant-derived sources.
Synthesized through quaternization of behenic amine with chloride salt under controlled chemical conditions.
Benzyldocosyldimethylammonium chloride
Formula
C31H58ClN
Mol. Weight
480.20
CAS #
16841-14-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data · CIR tentative re-review report (2026)
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