Is BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE safe in cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE
Also known as: Alkyl(C12-18)dimethylbenzylammonium saccharinate, Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-18-alkyldimethyl, salts with 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide (1:1), ADBA Saccharinate (C12, C14, C16), EINECS 273-545-7, C12-18-Alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium saccharinate (+1 more)
BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE (CAS 68989-01-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant - Dispersing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max V/54 III/65. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant - Dispersing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
V/54
III/65
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Biocide
Deodorizer
Preservative
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
preservative
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Alkyl(C12-18)dimethylbenzylammonium saccharinate
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-18-alkyldimethyl, salts with 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide (1:1)
ADBA Saccharinate (C12, C14, C16)
EINECS 273-545-7
C12-18-Alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium saccharinate
UNII-Q3NHK36BKL
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Biocide
Preservative
Anti-static agent
Deodorizer
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE allowed in the EU?
BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: V/54 III/65. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE do in cosmetics?
BENZALKONIUM SACCHARINATE functions as: Antimicrobial, Antistatic, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant - Dispersing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68989-01-5.
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