BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)
C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1) is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: (a) 5,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (b) 3,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (c) 3,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286..
Record details
Maximum concentration
(a) 5,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (b) 3,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (c) 3,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.
Other restrictions
For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
INCI glossary name
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)
Chemical name
C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2014/866
Key data
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What Annex III means for BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1)
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (1) is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.
When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.
This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 11 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.
Compliance checklist
- Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: (a) 5,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (b) 3,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286. (c) 3,0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and streartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.
- Confirm product type compatibility: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Leave-on hair products (c) Leave-on face products
- Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).
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