Is Lauralkonium Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Lauralkonium Bromide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauralkonium Bromide
INCI: LAURALKONIUM BROMIDE
Lauralkonium Bromide (CAS 7281-04-1 (dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium bromide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, preservative, emulsifier. Helps with emulsification and provides. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.1%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
7281-04-1 (dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium bromide)
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Function
Surfactant, preservative, emulsifier. Helps with emulsification and provides antimicrobial activity
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Not specifically prohibited; recognized as a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauralkonium Bromide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauralkonium Bromide.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauralkonium Bromide allowed in the EU?
Lauralkonium Bromide EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauralkonium Bromide do in cosmetics?
Lauralkonium Bromide functions as: Surfactant, preservative, emulsifier. Helps with emulsification and provides antimicrobial activity. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7281-04-1 (dodecyldimethylbenzylammonium bromide).
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