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.
US NotesNot 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 agentCatalyst
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Benzyl Triethyl Ammonium Chloride.
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 200-270-1UNII-46WDQ3ADML
Chemical Function
Anti-static agentCatalyst
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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