Olealkonium Chloride
Olealkonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 37139-99-4 |
| EC number | 253-363-4 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Mousse & Foam 29.4%Conditioners 23.5%Other Hair Cleansers 17.6%Leave-in Conditioners 11.8%Styling Creams & Sprays 11.8%Scalp Treatments 5.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Olealkonium Chloride do in skincare?
- Olealkonium Chloride functions as a hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Olealkonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Olealkonium Chloride?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mousse & foam (29.4% of its uses).
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