Benzethonium Chloride
INCI: BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
CAS 121-54-0 EC 204-479-9
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride
Purpose
Function
Antimicrobial Preservative, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant Agent, Surfactant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration0.1%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL3.6 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
Restrictedeu_cosing_listed
Verdict
Effective broad-spectrum cationic preservative with EU Annex V listing at maximum 0.1%. Margin of safety of 257 is adequate but lower than most ingredients. Excluded from oral care products in EU.
US Note
Permitted as cosmetic preservative. Not GRAS for OTC antiseptic use (deferred by FDA 2016).
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