Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Quaternary ammonium compound — potential skin/mucous membrane irritant at elevated concentrations; bromide counterion; well-characterized chemical (phase-transfer catalyst in organic chemistry) with limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Quaternary ammonium compound — potential skin/mucous membrane irritant at elevated concentrations; bromide counterion; well-characterized chemical (phase-transfer catalyst in organic chemistry) with limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier The EU classifies Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide allowed in the EU?
Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide do in cosmetics?
Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide functions as: Antimicrobial, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1643-19-2 / 10549-76-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetrabutyl Ammonium 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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