Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride

INCI: BENZYL TRIETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
56-37-1
Function
Antistatic agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted for cosmetic use; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 750 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

H315/H319/H335 classifications demand strict concentration limits in finished product. Quaternary ammonium compounds may have aquatic toxicity; check environmental CPSR section. Ensure finished-product pH is compatible as cationic compound is incompatible with anionic surfactants.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

H315/H319/H335 classifications demand strict concentration limits in finished product. Quaternary ammonium compounds may have aquatic toxicity; check environmental CPSR section. Ensure finished-product pH is compatible as cationic compound is incompatible with anionic surfactants. The EU classifies Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56-37-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

What is the NOAEL for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride is 750 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.

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