Is Cocoalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?
Cocoalkonium Chloride has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoalkonium Chloride
Also known as: ADBAC (C8, C14, C16, C18), EINECS 263-080-8, Coco alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides
INCI: COCOALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Cocoalkonium Chloride (CAS 61789-71-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic; antimicrobial/preservative; emulsifying; wetting; dispersing;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic; antimicrobial/preservative; emulsifying; wetting; dispersing; anticorrosive (cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed Benzalkonium Chloride (1989, reaffirmed 2008): safe at concentrations up to 0.1% free active ingredient. FDA OTC monograph for certain antimicrobial uses.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoalkonium Chloride.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Fragrance
Preservative
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoalkonium Chloride.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
ADBAC (C8, C14, C16, C18)
EINECS 263-080-8
Coco alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
Preservative
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?
Cocoalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?
Cocoalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic; antimicrobial/preservative; emulsifying; wetting; dispersing; anticorrosive (cationic quaternary ammonium surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-71-7.
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