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DIBEHENYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS 26597-36-4
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A dialkyl quaternary ammonium salt (C22 chain) used as a highly effective hair conditioning agent with excellent safety data in cosmetic formulations.

Dibehenylidimonium Chloride is the C22 dialkyl quaternary ammonium analog, structurally similar to behentrimonium chloride (C22). Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, dialkyl quaternary ammonium compounds with long-chain alkyls are permitted conditioning agents. The C22 chain provides excellent conditioning without the concerns associated with shorter-chain quats.

Skin benefits

  • Highly effective hair conditioning agent
  • Antistatic properties reduce flyaway
  • Improves hair slip and detangling
  • Emollient properties soften skin

Known concerns

  • Concentration-dependent eye irritation at very high levels
  • Generally considered safe with excellent safety profile

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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