BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE cosmetic ingredient

Description

Benzethonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt that conforms to the formula:

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

121-54-0

EC# code (European Community)

204-479-9

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTIMICROBIAL : Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

DEODORANT : Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

PRESERVATIVE : Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

SURFACTANT - DISPERSING : Helping distribute an insoluble solid in a liquid phase.