Behentrimonium Chloride (BTMC)

Description

Behentrimonium Chloride is a high-performance skin and hair conditioning agent that transforms hair care formulations into final products with silky softness, detangling power, and anti-frizz control.

Application of a product containing Behentrimonium Chloride instantly detangles the hair, eliminates knots and static electricity, and smoothens the cuticles, to give a silky, frizz-free hair without buildup.

Origin: Naturally derived from: Rapeseed Oil

INCI Name ‎Behentrimonium Chloride
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‎Other Names: ‎BTAC-228, BTMC,
‎Docosyltrimethylammonium chloride, ‎Behenyl trimethyl ammonium chloride

‎Ingredient Type & Functions: Conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, anti-friz agent, detangling agent, mild cationic emulsifier.

Charge: Cationic
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‎Processing: Synthetic

Appearance: White to off-white waxy flakes or pellets
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‎Solubility: Soluble in oil; insoluble in water. Behentrimonium Chloride requires heating to get fully dissolves.

‎Usage Rate: Typically used between 0.5% to 5%

The Raw Ingredient’s pH: 6.0 to 8.0 in a 2% solution.

Storage Tips: Keep in a cool, dry place and tightly sealed  container, way from direct light.
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‎Shelf Life 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place in sealed packaging.

 

Applications of Behentrimonium Chloride

Here are some of the types of products that Behentrimonium Chloride is formulated with:

• Shampoos
• Rinse-off conditioners
• Leave-in conditioners
• Leave-in treatments
• Detangling products
• ‎Hair masks and hair serums
• Creamy shampoos
• Styling creams and lotions
•  Hairsprays and mousses
• Body products, including creams and lotions, hand creams and face creams.
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‎Benefits of Behentrimonium Chloride

• Conditioning properties: Behentrimonium Chloride is a very effective conditioner that creates a light, protective film on the hair and skin surfaces which leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky;
• Detangler: Excellent detangling and softening agent
• Antistatic agent: Reduces static and frizz, to make product application smoother
• Enhances combability and manageability
• Emulsifier: Acts as a mild emulsifier in oil-in-water systems
• Texture enhancer: Behentrimonium Chloride helps improve the texture and spreadability of final products to make them spread more easily without a greasy .feel.
• Repairs Heat Damage: Helps repair damage caused by heat styling tools.
• Ideal for all hair types, including damaged and color-treated hair.

 

Formulation Notes & Guidelines (Behentrimonium Chloride)

‎Concentration: Recommended to be used at low levels, between 0.5% to 5%

Incorporation Phase: Add Behentrimonium Chloride to the heated oil phase of your formulation.

It takes a bit of time to melt. Gently heat it until it completely dissolves.

How to Dissolve: Heat in a double boiler or add warm or hot water to your Behentrimonium Chloride, and stir untill fully melted.

‎Processing Temperature: This ingredient is not heat-sensitive. Heat it to 70-75°C for proper melting (it has a high melting point).

Optimal pH Range: Adjust the pH of your final product to between 4.0 to 6.0, which aligns with the natural pH of the skin and hair.

 

‎Compatibility & Notes

While Behentrimonium Chloride is compatible with a lot of ingredients, you need to be aware of those it is not compatible with – in order to ensure efficacy in your product formulations.

1. Compatible with most cationic and non-ionic ingredients

2. Incompatibility Notes: Avoid combining Behentrimonium Chloride (which is Cationic) with strong anionic surfactants to preserve conditioning effect. Why is that? Cationic ingredients are not generally compatible with Anionic ingredients.

3. Works well in emulsions and cream-based systems

4. Can be used alongside fatty alcohols (e.g., Cetearyl Alcohol) for enhanced texture and performance.

 

Similar Ingredients ans Substitutes

Ingredients similar to Behentrimonium Chloride are other cationic conditioning agents such as:

• Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC)
• BTMS 50
• BTMS 25
• Polyquaternium-7
• Guar CAT
• Guar Gum