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  Where to buy Distearyldimonium Chloride, Steareth-20 & Benzalkonium Chloride as an individual

  Posted by camcam3 on December 31, 2022 at 9:15 am

  Hello,

  I’ve been trying to recreate a discontinued product that was a godsend for me. Can someone advise where to purchase the following in US/Canada as an individual: 

  Distearyldimonium Chloride
  Steareth-20
  Benzalkonium Chloride

  Or suggest similar alternatives? 

  ketchito replied 1 year, 10 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies

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  Paprik

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  January 3, 2023 at 11:51 pm

  I found Distearyldimonium Chloride in the Thai Shop  
  
  https://www.myskinrecipes.com/shop/en/non-silicone-anti-static-hair-conditioning/9152-distearyldimonium-chloride.html

  They do not have Steareth-20, but they do have others. I am not completely sure how they differ. 
  
  Benzalkonium Chloride - I would just go with any other cationic agent? Not sure how is this one different tho! So my advise can be completely irrelevant  
  

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    camcam3

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    February 12, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    thank you!

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  ketchito

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  February 13, 2023 at 5:22 am

  Instead of Stesreth-20, you could use Ceteareth-20, which is more easily available (not the exact HLB, but very close and a more ubiquitous ingredient). In the case of Benzalkonium Cl, it’s mostly used as an antimicrobial. Can you post the list of ingredients, to see in which position that is?

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