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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium compounds can cause skin and eye irritation at higher concentrations. Potential for contact sensitization with prolonged or repeated exposure. Must not be used in aerosol/spray products in some jurisdictions. A cationic surfactant with a C12 alkyl chain, dimethyl group, and benzyl group on a quaternary nitrogen, paired with bromide as counterion. Provides both conditioning (cationic substantivity to hair/skin) and antimicrobial properties
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauralkonium Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium compounds can cause skin and eye irritation at higher concentrations. Potential for contact sensitization with prolonged or repeated exposure. Must not be used in aerosol/spray products in some jurisdictions. A cationic surfactant with a C12 alkyl chain, dimethyl group, and benzyl group on a quaternary nitrogen, paired with bromide as counterion. Provides both conditioning (cationic substantivity to hair/skin) and antimicrobial properties The EU classifies Lauralkonium Bromide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Lauralkonium Bromide?
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.
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