BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE

Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes CIR: SQ - Final Report 4/2016 Available from CIR

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Expert Verdict

BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned surfactant needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE safe in cosmetics?

BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE allowed in the EU?

BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE do in cosmetics?

BENZALKONIUM MONTMORILLONITE functions as: Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

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