Stearalkonium Chloride

Stearalkonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, preservative agent. It is used in 167 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
FunctionANTISTATIC, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number122-19-0
EC number204-527-9
Prevalence167 products (0.18% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Conditioners 46.1%Hair Masks 22.2%Leave-in Conditioners 10.2%Styling Creams & Sprays 4.8%Leave-in Treatments 3%Other Hair Cleansers 2.4%

Frequently asked

What does Stearalkonium Chloride do in skincare?
Stearalkonium Chloride functions as an antistatic, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Stearalkonium 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 Stearalkonium Chloride?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (46.1% of its uses).

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