Octacosatrimonium Chloride
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Conditioning agent, Quaternary ammonium compound
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Trimethyloctacosylammonium chloride
CAS #
1119-94-4; 112-00-5
Form
Liquid
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.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Synthetic cationic conditioning agent created in the 20th century. Designed to mimic the conditioning properties of natural plant extracts in hair and skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR