Octyldodecyltrimonium Chloride

Octyldodecyltrimonium Chloride molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Quaternary Ammonium Salt
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty alcohols and quaternary ammonium compounds through synthetic chemistry. Synthesized by quaternization of dimethylamine with long-chain alkyl halides or fatty acid derivatives.
1-Dodecanaminium, 2-octyl-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR