Is Behenalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Behenalkonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenalkonium Chloride
INCI: BEHENALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Behenalkonium Chloride (CAS 16841-14-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, surfactant, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic agent, surfactant, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenalkonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenalkonium Chloride.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Behenalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Behenalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, surfactant, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16841-14-8.
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