Behentrimonium chloride
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Behentrimonium chloride, also known as docosyltrimethylammonium chloride or BTAC-228, is an irritating, toxic, and slightly flammable yellow waxlike organic compound with chemical formula Template:CarbonTemplate:Hydrogen3(Template:CarbonTemplate:Hydrogen2)21Template:Nitrogen(Template:Chlorine)(Template:CarbonTemplate:Hydrogen3)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.