Behenalkonium chloride (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Behenalkonium chloride has an antistatic effect in cosmetics (static charges are reduced; electrical charges on the surface of skin and hair are neutralized). It is also used as a surfactant. Its properties make hair easier to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and give it more volume.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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