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TETRABUTYL AMMONIUM BROMIDE

CAS 1643-19-2 / 10549-76-5 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 quaternary ammonium salt used industrially as a phase-transfer catalyst and disinfectant. Eye and skin irritant; not a cosmetic-functional ingredient. Inappropriate in finished cosmetics.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTISTATIC

Skin benefits

  • Phase-transfer catalyst (industrial use)

Known concerns

  • Quaternary ammonium with eye/skin irritant GHS
  • Acute oral toxicity
  • Not a cosmetic-functional ingredient — primarily lab/industrial
  • Aquatic toxicity
  • Inappropriate as a finished-cosmetic ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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