Conditioning agents
Behentrimonium methosulfate
Its positive charge supports attraction to hair and other negatively charged surfaces, usually within a fatty-alcohol conditioning base.
- INCI
- BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE
- CAS
- 81646-13-1
- Also known as
- BTMS · behentrimonium methosulfate
- Function
- Conditioning agents
Ingredient answer
What is Behentrimonium methosulfate?
Behentrimonium methosulfate is a cationic conditioning material used to improve detangling, softness, deposition, and combability.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Check the active level and carrier composition of the commercial grade, then avoid incompatible anionic systems unless specifically validated.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- rinse-off conditioners
- leave-in hair care
- conditioning cleansers
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Confirm charge compatibility, active level, deposition, and performance on the intended hair or skin context.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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