Behentrimonium chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is a

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with

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, used as an

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and, sometimes, a

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. It is commonly found in

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such as conditioners,

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, and

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, and also in

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s. Laboratory tests have indicated that it does not readily biodegrade.

References

External links

Behentrimonium chloride at the Household Products Database
Cosmetics chemicals Disinfectants Water treatment Antistatic agents Chlorides Cationic surfactants Quaternary ammonium compounds {{organic-compound-stub

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