Is BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE safe in cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE (CAS 91080-29-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant - Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max V/54 III/65. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE is classified GHS Danger (H314, H318, H302, H312, H330, H301, H315, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max V/54 III/65.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status/eu max; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant - Cleansing
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
benzyl-dodecyl-dimethylazanium bromide
InChIKey
KHSLHYAUZSPBIU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
V/54
III/65
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Deodorizer
Preservative
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
preservative
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
Preservative
Anti-static agent
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE allowed in the EU?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: V/54 III/65. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE do in cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE functions as: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-29-4.
Is BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE used outside cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
BENZALKONIUM BROMIDE is classified GHS Danger (H314, H318, H302, H312, H330, H301, H315, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max V/54 III/65.
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