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Benzalkonium chloride, bromide and saccharinate (10)

CAS 8001-54-5/ 63449-41-2 / 91080-29-4 / 68989-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 68391-01-5 / 61789-71-7 / 85409-22-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A second benzalkonium quaternary group used as a preservative. EU Annex III caps levels because of eye irritation and contact-allergen risk; effective in rinse-off products.

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum quaternary preservative
  • Antimicrobial in rinse-off products

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III preservative cap (0.1% as benzalkonium)
  • Eye irritant
  • Skin sensitizer
  • Inhalation caution in sprays

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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