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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 3 months, 2 weeks ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Paprik

    Member
    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 :D 

    • camcam3

      Member
      February 12, 2023 at 7:14 pm

      thank you!

  • ketchito

    Member
    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?