Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride

Also known as: EINECS 200-270-1, UNII-46WDQ3ADML

INCI: BENZYL TRIETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride (CAS 56-37-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent. NOAEL 750 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antistatic agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

EC Number
200-270-1

Regulatory Status

EU EU Status prohibited
US US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted for cosmetic use; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride.

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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 developmental ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment

Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent Catalyst

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride.

NOAEL Studies Summary

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Public NOAEL study rows linked to Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride by CAS number or substance name.

Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
750 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
750 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID

Known Synonyms

EINECS 200-270-1 UNII-46WDQ3ADML

Chemical Function

Anti-static agent Catalyst

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted. 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 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 developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.

Is Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride used outside cosmetics?

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.

Does Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H315, H317, H319, H335, H412).

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