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Benzalkonium chloride


INCI name:
Benzalkonium chloride.
Function:
Antimicrobial, antistatic, preservative, deodorant, surfactant, dispersion of agents on surfaces.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 3% in finished cosmetic products as an active ingredient. Up to 0.1% in finished cosmetic products as a preservative. In the finished product, the concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, benzalkonium bromide, and benzalkonium saccharinate—with alkyl chain lengths of C14 or shorter—must not exceed 0.1%.
Where to find it / them? :
Baby wipes, deodorants, styling creams/lotions, setting waxes, hair sprays, shower gels, facial creams, bar soaps, facial cleansers, makeup removers, hand creams, exfoliators, foundations, hair serums, facial serums, toners.
Risks to health:
Potential sensitizer, potential skin irritant.
Risks to the environment :
Aquatic ecotoxicity.
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