Behentrimonium chloride /Bhetrimonium / Bentrimonium

Behentrimonium chloride is a waxy solid derived 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 flowers. Behentrimonium chloride is quaternary ammonium salt and a straight chain alkyl trimonium. Behentrimonium chloride is an antistatic and hair conditioning agent; it is also an emulsifying agent. 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 effect. It tends not to dissolve in water, which means it remains on the hair, making it popular in rinse-off hair conditioners. Behentrimonium chloride is present in hundreds of personal care products, including conditioner, hair coloring, moisturizers, bath soaps, mousse and other items.