Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Behentrimonium chloride also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228 is an irritating toxic (to aquatic organisms) and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula CH3(CH2)21N(Cl)(CH3)3 used as an antistatic agent and a disinfectant. It is commonly found in cosmetics such as conditioners hair dye and mousse and also in detergents. In water treatment it acts as an algaecide.
