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PEG-10 COCO-BENZONIUM CHLORIDE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A PEGylated benzylammonium quat with coco alkyl chain. Cationic conditioner with antimicrobial properties; eye-irritation flag and possible dioxane trace from PEG block.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic surfactant / conditioning
  • Antimicrobial properties
  • Used in haircare

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium — eye irritation at higher %
  • PEG block may carry 1,4-dioxane impurity trace
  • Limited published dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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