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Cetrimonium Bromide
A quaternary ammonium compound used primarily as a cationic surfactant and conditioning agent in personal care products such as hair conditioners and creams.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Aug 12, 2025
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Irritation to skin and eyes at higher concentrations, potential sensitizer, toxic if ingested, inhalation risk in powder form
Benefits
Effective conditioning agent, reduces static and improves hair manageability