PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride

INCI: PEG-10 COCO-BENZONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Antistatic agent; surfactant — cleansing agent (cationic quaternary ammonium compound)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No dedicated CIR review; no FDA monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Quaternary ammonium surfactant with potential irritant effects at higher concentrations; may trigger preservative classification under EU Reg. 1223/2009 if used with antimicrobial intent; ethoxylation process may introduce 1,4-dioxane residuals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Quaternary ammonium surfactant with potential irritant effects at higher concentrations; may trigger preservative classification under EU Reg. 1223/2009 if used with antimicrobial intent; ethoxylation process may introduce 1,4-dioxane residuals. The EU classifies PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent; surfactant — cleansing agent (cationic quaternary ammonium compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-10 Coco-Benzonium Chloride?

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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