BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

SYNONYMS:
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Behentrimonium chloride 

Names
IUPAC name
N,N,N-trimethyldocosan-1-aminium chloride
Other names
Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride, BTAC-228, docosyl-trimethylazanium chloride
Identifiers
CAS Number
17301-53-0
3D model (jSmol) 
Interactive image
ChemSpider
22832122
ECHA InfoCard 100.037.554
PubChem CID
3014969

Behentrimonium chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is a yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula CH3(CH2)21 N(CI)(CH3)3, used as an antistatic agent and, sometimes, a disinfectant. It is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners, hair dye, and mousse, and also in detergents. Laboratory tests have indicated that it does not readily biodegrade.[1]

Behentrimonium chloride is classied as :
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
Preservative
CAS Number 17301-53-0
EINECS/ELINCS No: 241-327-0
Restriction (applies to EU only): VI/44
COSING REF No: 32112
Chem/IUPAC Name: Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride
Description: Cationic quaternary ammonium compound (docosyltrimethylammonium chloride) made from colza oil (conalo oil) with potent conditioning effect. Whole Foods Premium Body Care approved. White to o-white akes, alcohol-like odor. Soulble in a hot water or oil (85°C/185°F), pH: 6-8 (2% solution). Activity: 79-81% active substances. 
CAS: 17301-53-0, 64-17-5
INCI Name: Behentrimonium chloride, ethyl alcohol
Benefits:
Potent conditioner with antistatic & detangling properties
Able to restore & rebuild damaged hair (due to colza oil it does not coat but penetrates & substantiates the hair shaft)
Especially eective for softening coarse hair
Has some antimicrobial properties
Use: Use level 0.5-3 %, add pellets to warm water or oil (85°C) to melt, avoid overheating. For external use only.

Applications: Hair conditioners, hair shampoos, hair rinses.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Colza oil (canola oil)
Manufacture of Behentrimonium chloride: Behentrimonium chloride is produced from fatty acids obtained from colza (conalo oil) and further "quaternized" by alkylation of tertiary amines to obtain a quaternary ammonium compound. 
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: No data available
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
CAS N °: 17301-53-0 - Behentrimonium chloride
 "Not terrible" in all categories.
Origin (s): Plant, Synthetic
Other languages: Behentrimoniumchlorid, Cloruro de behentrimonio, Cloruro di Behentrimonium
INCI Name: BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Chemical name: Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride
EINECS / ELINCS N °: 241-327-0
Classication: Quaternary ammonium, Regulated, Preservative
Behentrimonium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium mainly used in cosmetics as an anti-static agent or hair conditioner. Behentrimonium chloride is used for its reasons mainly in hair care. Behentrimonium chloride is prohibited in organic. 

In 2010, in a opinions report, the Scientic Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded that "Besides the fact that formulations of quaternary ammonium derivatives have an irritant potential, in particular when combinations of the compounds concerned are used, the SCCS indicates that the use of CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, STEARTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE and Behentrimonium chloride does not pose a risk to the health of the consumer "when used within the regulated concentration limits (see below).
Restriction in Europe: V / 44
The restrictions are dependent on the use of Behentrimonium chloride in:
a) Rinses for hair and facial hair
b) Leave-in products for hair and facial hair
c) Leave-in products for the face

The maximum permitted concentrations are as follows:
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 respecting the maximum concentration applicable for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride as 'indicated on line 286.
b) 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or for the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while respecting the maximum concentration applicable for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride such than indicated on line 286. 
c) 3.0% for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or for the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while respecting the maximum concentration applicable for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride such than indicated on line 286.

For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This end must be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Its functions (INCI)
Antistatic: Reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electric charge on a surface
Hair conditioner: Leaves hair easy to comb, exible, soft and shiny and / or gives volume, lightness and shine
Preservative: Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products. 

INCI: Behentrimonium chloride
What is Behentrimonium chloride or Béhentrimonium chloride?
It is a quaternary ammonium salt, a waxy organic compound of yellow color.

Use and benets of Behentrimonium chloride:
Behentrimonium chloride is used as an antistatic agent; it forms a layer on the hair and keeps it untangled. Behentrimonium chloride is also used as an emulsier. Behentrimonium chloride is found mainly in conditioners and tinctures.

Behentrimonium chloride allows the product to slide evenly over the hair, which facilitates detangling and moisturizing, especially for damaged hair. Used in many curly black hair products to soften and restore dryness as Behentrimonium chloride can penetrate the hair shaft.

Behentrimonium chloride, however, has certain antimicrobial benefits.
The mention without silicone ourishes on our hair shampoo, conditioner or hair mask products, in order to appear more natural. But behentrimonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride or behentrimonium methosulfate or Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine for the main ones replace them to beautify our hair: these are quaternary ammonium salts (quats) which act (discreetly ...) in place of silicones. Chemistry therefore replaces scary chemistry. What are quats really, what is the role of these hair cosmetic active ingredients and are they really harmful and bad for the hair? Decryption:

Cationic surfactant with anti-static and conditioning effect
What is Behentrimonium chloride
Behentrimonium chloride is a waxy solid derived from colza oil.[1] Colza oil comes from the seeds of Brassica rapa olifera, also called canola or rapeseed, which is part of the mustard plant family. The plant has signature yellow owers.[2] Behentrimonium chloride is quaternary ammonium salt and a straight chain alkyl trimonium.[3,4]

What Behentrimonium chloride does in our products
Behentrimonium chloride is an antistatic and hair conditioning agent; it is also an emulsifying agent.[5] It is a type of trimonium that makes cationic chains attract to anionic charges in the protein structure of skin and hair, which creates a conditioning eect.[6] It tends not to dissolve in water, which means it remains on the hair, making it popular in rinse-o hair conditioners.[7]Behentrimonium chloride is present in hundreds of personal care products, including conditioner, hair coloring, moisturizers, bath soaps, mousse and other items.[8]

How Behentrimonium chloride made
Making behentrimonium chloride begins by making canola oil. Canola seeds are heated then pressed via screw presses or expellers. Solvents are usually added to the remaining "presscake" to extract the remaining oil. The solvent is later removed from the oil via a steam and heat process.[9]Behentrimonium chloride is then made by quaternizing behenyl dimethylamine with methyl chloride in 30% dipropylene glycol.[10]

Why we use Behentrimonium chloride
We use behentrimonium chloride in several of our products as a hair detangler, and it is a much more natural alternative to harsh silicones. The
Cosmetics Ingredient Review has deemed the ingredient safe for use in cosmetics.[11] Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its
body care quality standards.[12,13] In addition, behentrimonium chloride (25% in cetearyl alcohol) was reported to be an ocular irritant, though
several studies show the ingredient is not a strong skin irritant.

Origins
Plant
Synthetic
CosIng functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning Agent
Preservative
Regulation
As a preservative
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 0.1%

Rinse-o hair products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 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 steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 265. Other conditions: for purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Leave-on hair products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 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 steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 265. Other conditions: for purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. The purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

HEALTH RISKS: Behentrimonium chloride is a toxic compound, and concentrations of .1% and higher have been shown to damage the eyes by causing tissue death of the mucous membranes. It's also highly ammable, irritating to the skin and can cause an increased risk of cancer, nerve damage, anemia and disintegration of the kidneys.

Is Behentrimonium Chloride Safe?
Just like above, because the molecules were close they were tested together by the CIR. The dierence I was talking about in performance from the small change in structure doesn't necessarily translate in safety. Because the molecules have the same basic structure, they have similar safety proles. This is where changing the fatty portion doesn't matter so much when going from sixteen to twenty-two carbons. The same report applies to cetrimonium chloride and I linked it in that blog post already. But in case you missed it, you can see it here. The panel's conclusion is it's safe as used in rinse o (which a conditioner is). It's safe up to 0.25% in a leave on product. I talked about what levels are typically used in the previous post as well. It's going to be less than 0.25% in pretty much everything.

Description
Not only conditioning it also acts as a preservative by preventing the growth of bacteria in liquid solutions, and therefore help products to last longer. It is also a surfactant: partly water-soluble and partly oil-soluble, it allows oil and water to become dispersed and give products a good consistency and a gentle cleansing foam.

Behentrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, its concentration in cosmetics is highly controlled by state regulations. It is very similar to another conditioning ingredient called cetrimonium chloride. Indeed, only the number of carbon atoms they contain diers, which slightly changes the feel of the conditioner on the hair when you apply it, cetrimonium chloride being very light, almost imperceptible when the hair is still wet, whereas, with behentrimonium, you can really feel the product in the hair.

What is it? Behentrimonium Chloride is a cationic emulsier and conditioning ingredient. Unlike Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS) it is often available without any stabilizing additives like cetearyl alcohol, so you'll need to add some of your own in order to create stable emulsions with it.
INCI Behentrimonium Chloride
Appearance White pellets or akes
Usage rate 0.5-3%
Texture Products made with behentrimonium chloride tend to have a smooth, powdery nish.
Scent Strong shy odor
Approximate Melting Point 90°C (194°F)
pH 6-8
Charge Cationic
Solubility Oil
Behentrimonium Chloride